Hypershell Launches 3.9lb X Ultra S Exoskeleton as AI HyperIntuition Adapts in Real Time
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Updated · Forbes · May 20
Hypershell Launches 3.9lb X Ultra S Exoskeleton as AI HyperIntuition Adapts in Real Time
6 articles · Updated · Forbes · May 20
Hypershell has put its X Ultra S on sale worldwide, introducing a 3.9-pound consumer exoskeleton that straps to the hips and thighs and adds powered assistance to movement.
HyperIntuition is the main upgrade: the new AI software continuously reads context and shifts support instantly, changing from stair-climbing lift to downhill resistance and adapting immediately to sudden lunges.
Hypershell says the device can cut average heart rate by up to 42% and oxygen use by up to 39%, though those gains will vary by wearer; hands-on testing found stairs felt easier.
The Ultra S is also billed as the first consumer exoskeleton with TÜV and SGS safety certification. A previous report said the model is priced at $2,000, up from about $1,800 for the prior version.
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