Hypershell: The X Pro S, Max S And Ultra S Are Slimmer, More Responsive And Powered By AI Motion Tracking But Hypershell Still Will Not Call Them Medical Devices, And Your Bad Knees Are Still On Their Own
According to Gizmodo’s Kyle Barr, Hypershell has launched three new sports exoskeletons in its X Series: the $1,000 X Pro S for lighter outdoor activity, the $1,500 Max S and the flagship $2,000 Ultra S. The Max S and Ultra S both deliver up to 1,000W of power output, 22Nm of torque and a top speed of 15 mph. The Ultra S offers the largest battery in the lineup, with an 18-mile range per charge and swappable battery packs for extended trips.
The core design remains unchanged; a carbon fibre armature hugging the tailbone and legs above the knees, with motors that follow your movements and assist each step. The key upgrade in the S Series is a redesigned AI motion detection system that cuts response time between your movement and the motor activation. Barr, who tested the device personally, described the improvement as subtle but real, with faster body adaptation and a slimmer leg profile.
The Ultra S adds an automatic mode that uses AI to detect your activity and terrain, adjusting power delivery between flat running and steep inclines in real time. Hypershell is explicit about what the device is not: it makes no medical claims and is marketed specifically to athletic users seeking a range extender, not rehabilitation support.
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