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Khaleej Times
03-08-2025
- Khaleej Times
Rise of wearable robotics: How exoskeletons are powering the next generation of outdoor exploration
As outdoor adventure, wellness, and smart mobility continue to converge, a new category of tech is quietly reshaping how we move through the world: wearable robotics. From hikers in the Alps to engineers in Tokyo, exoskeletons — once a sci-fi fantasy — are becoming a practical tool for enhancing endurance, reducing fatigue, and making physical movement more accessible. Now, this technology is making its way to the UAE's dynamic outdoor scene, from desert trails to Wadi hikes. One of the companies leading the charge is Hypershell, a frontier-tech innovator that has recently made global waves with its AI-powered exoskeletons. These lightweight wearables assist the lower body, enabling users to walk longer distances, navigate steep terrain, or simply enjoy movement with less strain. While the tech is already in use by volunteers and trail conservation teams abroad — including at National Trails Day® in the U.S. — the concept is just beginning to find resonance in the Middle East, where nature exploration meets high temperatures and rugged landscapes. Hypershell's signature Carbon X model, for example, delivers over 17 kilometers of walking support per charge, reducing leg fatigue by up to 30% — making it ideal for outdoor workers, hikers, and even casual weekend explorers. What sets this new generation of exoskeletons apart is their AI motion recognition engine. Rather than forcing a rigid structure on the user, the device learns your posture, adapts to stairs, slopes, and uneven ground, and responds in real time. Combined with foldable form factors and lightweight materials like carbon fiber and titanium, the devices blend into outdoor gear seamlessly. And for those in the UAE curious to try it for themselves, Hypershell is expected to launch its first physical venue in the country later this year — allowing residents to explore the technology up close, experience demos, and engage with the growing community around wearable mobility. Whether you're scaling a dune in Liwa, tackling a hiking trail in Fujairah, or simply looking to reduce strain during long walking commutes, robotic assistance may soon be part of your everyday kit.
Forbes
30-07-2025
- Forbes
Q&A: Dnsys CEO, Sage Dong, Bringing Affordable Exoskeletons To Consumers
2D representation of a hip-only and a knee-only hiking exoskeleton. Since the very first Wearable Robotics Conference (WearRA) brought together the exoskeleton community in Arizona nearly a decade ago, everyone has had one question on their minds: When will sales of exoskeleton systems increase? Sales of wearables that physically support the human body have been steadily growing. Still, there has been an expectation that there would be an inflection point after which the number of systems sold yearly would noticeably increase. With the introduction of consumer exoskeletons on the international scene, that inflection point may be happening right now. Consumer exoskeletons were initially focused on skiing, but a new generation of wearables with additional applications, like walking uphill and hiking, is starting to gain momentum. Companies like Hypershell, Dnsys, Skip, WIRobotics, and VIGX are taking a version of powered exoskeletons out of labs, medical and industrial centers, and putting them in the hands of outdoor enthusiasts (or those who could use the extra push to return to the outdoors). Sales of consumer hiking-focused exoskeletons, and the online buzz around them, are already nearing the total number of units sold for medical, military, and industrial models over the past decade. Who are the people behind these new companies that are trying to make a change in human mobility? I had a chance to do a Q&A session with Dnsys founder and CEO, Sage Dong, and crowdfunding campaign manager Jojo Li: Q: What was the inspiration behind the name Dnsys? A: Dnsys is short for "Dynamic System," a fundamental concept in control theory. We chose this name to reflect our deep expertise in robotics and system control, it symbolizes our commitment to building advanced, reliable exoskeletons based on solid theoretical foundations. Q: Who do you see as the primary age demographic purchasing Dnsys products? A: Unlike traditional exoskeletons designed for rehabilitation or walking replacement, Dnsys focuses on augmentation. Our target users are people who already have mobility but are looking to enhance their strength, speed, endurance, load-bearing capacity, or climbing ability. We've seen a surprisingly wide age range among our customers, from 25 to over 80 years old, though the majority currently fall into the 40+ age group. Q: How do you prove safety and reliability? Do you use test dummies to do stress testing, outside labs, or perhaps other methods? A: Dnsys originally developed medical-grade exoskeletons. Before the X1, our earlier model — the Dnsys-H1 hip exoskeleton — was created for clinical use… In terms of safety, our R&D team comes from Segway and DJI, with experience designing electromechanical products with annual sales in the hundreds of thousands of units. We also have deep expertise in designing medical-grade exoskeletons from scratch, making safety and reliability one of our greatest strengths. … Before shipment, each exoskeleton undergoes hours of stress testing, including with test dummies equipped with motors and high-precision sensors. Thanks to our medical background, we continue to apply the ISO13485 quality management system in our consumer products. This system ensures strict traceability from design to components and final assembly, guaranteeing that users receive safe and reliable products. After the delivery of the hip exoskeleton X1, we received a lot of positive feedback. Many users indeed reported significant improvements in their walking speed and distance, and they shared their experiences on social media. We are thrilled to see that the product has truly helped users. In response to their demand, we have further developed and launched the knee exoskeleton Z1. Q: How are you able to get the price so low when powered exoskeletons used to go on average for $30,000? At Dnsys, we believe the key to lowering the cost lies in bold yet effective innovations in both business strategy and core technology. Our earlier product, the H1 medical-grade hip exoskeleton, received CFDA certification (China's FDA) in 2023 and was priced at around $60,000, reflecting the high cost of small-batch manufacturing, clinical trials, and company operations. At the time, other companies such as Honda and Samsung were still in the experimental stage and had not achieved scaled commercial sales. Through conversations with sports and rehabilitation experts, we gradually realized the enormous potential demand for enhancing human mobility. However, entering the consumer market was a major challenge: Once these conditions were met, we believed the consumer market would be massive. The key component of any exoskeleton is the reducer — a gearbox that amplifies motor force. It typically accounts for over 60% of the total cost. However, commercially available reducers couldn't meet our requirements for high torque density and were extremely expensive. To address this, we made a bold decision: to develop our own reducer from scratch. This was a massive undertaking. Over 18 months, we redesigned the reducer, optimized gear geometry through computational simulations, and conducted extensive testing. The result was a custom reducer that is 10x cheaper, 50% lighter, 3x more powerful, and nearly twice as efficient as conventional alternatives — while reducing heat generation by 30% at the same output. This breakthrough, however, also required much more sophisticated control algorithms, which we successfully developed to unlock the reducer's full potential. After the successful launch of the X1, our team worked non-stop at the factory for three months to optimize the testing and assembly process of the reducer. This made it possible to scale production efficiently, which allowed us to amortize early development costs and drive prices down further — creating a virtuous cycle of volume and affordability that traditional exoskeleton makers have not been able to achieve. Our upcoming model, the Dnsys Z1, also uses this reducer, which will further reduce costs through shared components. We applied similar strategies to the exoskeleton's 'skeleton' structure. While traditional exoskeletons often use labor-intensive methods such as carbon fiber layups or CNC-machined aluminum — which are expensive and slow — we chose mass-production-ready techniques such as carbon fiber injection molding and aluminum die casting, following six months of supply chain research. With computer simulation–based structural optimization, we were able to reduce weight while significantly improving rigidity… Q: Could you share any sales numbers or the number of units shipped？ A: We've shipped close to 10,000 units of the X1, making it one of the most widely delivered exoskeletons in human history. Of course, this is still just the beginning compared to the scale of our vision. Q: Will you be working towards a certification for a medical device or stay in the consumer realm? A: We believe there's strong synergy between our consumer and medical product medical-grade exoskeletons tend to be expensive and have very few users, mainly because they lack scale. Without scale, it's difficult to iterate and improve the product, which limits advancements in areas like control algorithms, user experience, and manufacturability. In contrast, Dnsys has already achieved significant scale with our consumer-grade products. This allows us to rapidly improve core technologies through real-world feedback, and these improvements directly benefit future medical devices. We do plan to launch a dedicated product line that meets FDA certification standards, primarily designed for use in clinical and rehabilitation settings. This line will include features tailored to institutional and professional use, but it will share the core technology and manufacturing platform of our proven consumer products. This will significantly lower costs and improve reliability, ultimately making exoskeletons more accessible to both patients and healthcare providers. Q: What is one thing that you want people to know about the Dnsys Z1? A: The Dnsys Z1 represents three years of dedication from our team. It's the next-generation product that many of our X1 users have been eagerly waiting for, and we're working hard to get it into everyone's hands as soon as possible. My vision for the exoskeleton has always been to create a kind of 'powered clothing,' something that anyone can wear, that feels almost invisible, yet provides powerful assistance to help people engage in life with more energy and freedom. Together with our supporters, we're committed to making that vision a reality. In short, Dnsys has leveraged its technical know-how to create a consumer-grade powered exoskeleton with sales numbers that are quickly catching up to other application fields. As of this writing, only three non-consumer exo manufacturers have reported sales of over 10,000 units. With a self-reported 10,000 hip units already in the field and a knee model on the way (currently in crowdfunding), Dnsys is making a strong case for 'powered clothing' for weekend hikers and aging boomers alike. We have lived through a digital revolution, which has completely changed how humanity communicates and shares knowledge. There is no reason not to go through a physical revolution, in which we use technology to change how much we can stay mobile and active before sitting down.
Cision Canada
07-07-2025
- Automotive
- Cision Canada
Hypershell Reflects on an Inspiring Weekend Showcasing Carbon X at Tokyo Outdoor Show 2025
TOKYO, July 7, 2025 /CNW/ -- Hypershell concluded an inspiring appearance this past weekend at the Tokyo Outdoor Show 2025, held June 27–29 at Makuhari Messe. The spotlight was on Carbon X, Hypershell's ultra-light exoskeleton, drawing attention under the event's theme "New Outdoor Experiences." The company expressed deep gratitude for the warm reception and rich exchange within Japan's pioneering exoskeleton and wearable robotics community. Inspired in part by the iconic cyberpunk manga Ghost in the Shell, Hypershell acknowledges the powerful cultural roots and cutting-edge innovation that Japan brings to robotic exoskeleton technology—an influence reflected in Carbon's design and ambition. Designed for adventurers and professionals, Hypershell Carbon X delivers 1 horsepower (≈ 800 W) output generating 32 N•m peak torque, while recognizing 10 motion postures —from stairs and uphill to gravel running and mountain terrain—through its intelligent AI MotionEngine. Weighing just 1.8 kg with a foldable build, Carbon X offers 17.5 km range per battery, reduced physical exertion by 30%, and increased leg strength up to 40%. Built to withstand extremes with an IP54 rating and operation down to -20 °C, it's also extremely durable thanks to its 3D-formed titanium alloy, carbon fiber, and aluminum alloy structure. Media and attendees had the opportunity to experience Carbon X in person at booth 310, where hands-on demonstrations showcased its seamless assistance and adaptive postural support. The Hypershell X exoskeleton, developed through years of iterative research and development, officially launched in January 2025. Since its release, the Hypershell X has attracted users from over 78 countries and regions worldwide. The company has established a logistics and fulfillment network with 12 centers across North America, Europe, and Asia, supported by a multilingual customer service team dedicated to providing high-quality products, highly compatible software, and long-term customer support. The Hypershell X has been widely embraced by users and partners across various industries. Hypershell is a wearable robotics company redefining mobility through intelligent exoskeleton technology. With a mission to expand human potential, Hypershell empowers users to go farther, faster, and freer. SOURCE Hypershell Co., Ltd.
Forbes
01-07-2025
- Science
- Forbes
Hiking Exoskeletons: Like E-Bikes For Your Legs
Hypershell Hiking Exoskeleton at National Trails Day, Lake Tahoe 2025 Is this the time when wearable robotics takes off? For decades, researchers and entrepreneurs alike have been seeking the ideal application domain for wearable human augmentation, including medical, military, industrial, and even first responder settings. For the first time, exoskeleton technology is gaining traction and finding a strong foothold among individuals who want to walk and hike more, but could use that extra little push. Americans are bombarded with messages that suggest moving, such as walking, jogging, bicycling, and simply being more active, can lead to longer, healthier lives. The market has been flooded with wearables that track, beep, vibrate, play music, and try to encourage their users to move, but they will not do anything to physically help one move. This is where consumer exoskeletons and wearable robotics come into play: these devices exert force against one or more joints on the body to facilitate movement (or resistive training). Exoskeletons for hiking are closely following the classical Gartner Hype Cycle. They emerged on the scene between 2021 and 2023 as crowdfunding campaigns that easily met and exceeded initial minimum requirements. These new hiking consumer exos joined the already existing sports exoskeletons for skiing and STEM education. Just as companies follow the hype cycle, they have experienced delays and cancellations to date. With the technical hurdles resolved, hiking exoskeletons are hitting the market and gaining popularity quickly. The companies leading the charge on hiking exoskeletons are Hypershell, Dnsys, Skip, and WIRobotics, with companies like VIGX and Decathlon also developing their versions. These hiking physical human augmentation wearables are exiting the Trough of Disillusionment, led by three factors that work in their favor: low price, influencer content, and public demonstrations. Powered exoskeletons have always been expensive. They require motors, controllers, batteries, and motion control that is error-free and intuitive. Typically, they cost in the many thousands of dollars, yet consumer hiking exoskeletons are vastly more affordable, retailing for as low as $990. So does one get one 1/1oth of an exoskeleton for 1/10th of the price? I have been lucky enough to wear and try out over 100 exoskeletons in the last decade, and hiking exos so far appear to be both sufficiently durable and robust. Influencers have been responding positively to this new family of wearables, with videos featuring them reaching millions of views and garnering more publicity than anything that came before them. Consumer wearables have an obvious edge over those designed for hospitals or warehouses, as they can be seen in public places like parking lots and hiking trails. Finally, hiking exoskeletons have the advantage of being easier to show off to the public. There have already been public demonstrations in China, South Korea, and the U.S. These events allow people with no prior knowledge of wearable robotics to clip on an exo and take it out for a spin. The National Trails Day is an event that happens at 200 hiking paths simultaneously. It is designed to introduce volunteers to carrying heavy tools and making repairs and modifications to popular paths. The Lake Tahoe event was sponsored by Hypershell, which donated 30 units. When asked by onlookers what they were wearing, the volunteers began to refer to the Hypershell as 'e-bikes for your legs.' While it is still early to tell, it appears that consumer exoskeletons for walking, bicycling, and hiking may be the application domain in which powered exoskeletons see significant sales and adoption.
Tom's Guide
23-06-2025
- Science
- Tom's Guide
Hypershell X — The World's First Outdoor Exoskeleton
Science fiction is full of exosuits, but we're now at a point where technology has not only made them possible but also surprisingly affordable. That's mostly thanks to tech company Hypershell, which has launched a trio of exoskeleton models designed to help during everyday life and recreational use. The clever gadget attaches to a user's waist and legs, improving their physical attributes and making things easier on their joints and muscles. Here's what you can expect from the Hypershell X series. Hypershell's X range of exoskeletons offer up to 800W of peak power output (1 horsepower) which manifests itself as up to 40% increased leg strength and 30% less physical exertion. It helps offset a carrying load of around 30kg by generating vertical force of up to that weight while the user walks. This is all achieved via a lightweight construction, made of aluminum alloy, stainless steel and reinforced polymer (the Pro X and Carbon X models add carbon fiber, too), and what the company calls its AI MotionEngine. We've seen the letters 'AI' all too often with little merit, but here the Hypershell's 'brain' takes in information from a variety of sensors in the exoskeleton to adjust the power it pushes to the motors. With gyroscopes, accelerometers, a barometer and more, there's plenty of data being sent at all times, and this AI MotionEngine ensures none of it slips through the cracks. In fact, once you've worn the Hypershell for a time, it'll adapt to match your stride more accurately, ensuring it understands your own gait. Always wanted to run uphill or go on long trail hikes? Now, it's closer than ever to being a reality, regardless of your level of fitness. A post shared by Hypershell (@ A photo posted by on The Hypershell comes in a trio of options, starting at just $999 for the Hypershell Go X. This model weighs 2kg, and offers 18 N·m of torque, with a peak output of 400W and Max Speed Assistance of 12km/h. The Hypershell Pro X increases the exertion reduction (30% up from 20%), doubles the peak output (800W), and hits a speed assistance of a huge 20km/h, while also finding room for additional Motion Postures (think of them loosely as sports modes you'd find on a fitness tracker), so it can cover Gravel, Mountain, Cycling, and Running. That model will set you back $1,199, but you can opt for the $1,799 Carbon X model, which is even lighter than its siblings at 1.8kg, making it an ideal option for outdoor athletes. If all of this sounds intimidating, you might be surprised to know that Hypershell X can be hooked up and ready to go within a minute, and has a single button for changing the assistance level and powering it on or off. The rest of the operation, you simply don't need to think about. Those aforementioned sensors monitor your movement and position in 3D space, and then the AI MotionEngine adjusts the power output of the exoskeleton's two motors accordingly. Doing so not only prevents juddering movements or uncomfortable movement, but also ensures the battery isn't worn down by giving you a whole host of power when you don't need it. You can even remove the battery, which only weighs 400g, and swap it for a fully-charged one, and since they're rated at 5000mAh you can take them on a plane, too. While Hypershell is keen to stress its models aren't for medical usage (or turning you into a superhero) there's still plenty you can do with them. Reviewers have expressed their joy that elderly relatives can now walk farther, enjoying more time outdoors, while it can be a huge help when shouldering heavy weight across extended distances. It could also be ideal for anyone needing to scale steep hills or mountains in a hurry, such as park rangers, since it can propel a user upward over tricky terrain. And for anyone lost in the woods; what better sight is there than an exoskeleton-clad ranger emerging from the trees to help guide them to safety?
