I wasn’t prepared for the immediate benefits of wearing it.
The Ultra X offers 1000 watts of power, which is the most for a Hypershell exoskeleton.
It is made for people with an active lifestyle.
The Hypershell is now available to purchase for $1,999.
This year, IFA 2025 was mostly about smart home innovations, but I also got a refreshingly new demo at the Berlin tradeshow that hasn’t left my mind since I returned home. I wore the Hypershell X Ultra exoskeleton on the ground to test its capabilities.
I wasn’t prepared for what to expect or for how it would impact my walking abilities, but I was curious to know how it would feel to have my legs powered by an external force.
To test the device and appease my curiosity, I put on the Hypershell X Ultra and went around the showfloor walking for the next six hours. Here’s what happened next.Setting up the Hypershell X Ultra
Hypershell X Ultra exoskeleton side-view
Wearing the Hypershell X Ultra requires fiddling with straps and adjusting the fit through a belt, which is really hard to move. I had a prototype unit for a demo, and Hypershell says they are working on making it easier for consumers to adjust the belt size. Once done, it stayed in place (with minor strap adjustments every few hours) for my workday.
The X Ultra exoskeleton weighs 2kg (battery included). I was skeptical about being bothered by the battery’s weight, but it didn’t trouble me at all. I was comfortable wearing it for the next six hours. Hypershell has packed its flagship offering with over a dozen sensors and two M-One Ultra Motors to generate 1000 watts of power.
For reference, this is more than any other Hypershell exoskeleton.
