Hypershell Outdoor Exoskeleton

Outdoor enthusiasts tackle medium- and long-distance mountain trails that alternate between flat sections, descents and ascents. The ascents, in particular, require considerable physical effort and are a key factor in choosing a route, depending on the distance and level of difficulty the hiker feels able to tackle.

There is a piece of equipment that can reduce physical strain and enable users to cover longer distances: the Hypershell exoskeleton, a motorised wearable device that attaches to the waist and legs to assist with limb movement.

This piece of equipment offers a number of benefits:

•  helps reduce fatigue during walks and hikes;
• makes easier to climb stairs and walk on slopes;
• improves resistance and reduces the perceived load when carrying a backpack or other loads. 

The system detects the user’s movement in real time and provides assisted thrust at the hips, reducing muscular effort, particularly when climbing or on uneven terrain.

The benefits of Hypershell are not limited to uphill sections; the device is also able to recognise downward movement, thereby reducing joint impact on steep descents.

Hypershell is a wearable device made from lightweight composite materials, featuring an adjustable support mechanism. It is powered by a rechargeable battery (battery life depends on usage) and is controlled via an app or an integrated control panel.

The Hypershell+ app is designed to control the Hypershell exoskeleton and adjust certain settings to suit your preferences.

You can download the app by scanning the QR code or from the App Store and Google Play Store.

What’s more, you don’t need to use your phone whilst trail running or out for a run: with watchOS support, the Hypershell+ app lets you switch modes, adjust power settings and check your status directly from your wrist.

Hypershell proves its worth in a variety of disciplines:

•  Cycling+ mode: it optimises torque and pedal synchronisation, delivering more powerful starts, better control over acceleration and a smoother cadence at any pace;
•  Run+ mode: it provides a torque boost during acceleration, ensuring explosive power and perfect integration with your stride at high speeds;
•  Snow mode: it adjusts torque for fresh snow and heavy snowpack, reducing fatigue and resistance during long excursions in the cold;
•  Dune mode: it stabilises movement on soft and unstable surfaces, helping to maintain a stable footing across dunes, sandy expanses and soft terrain.

Hypershell offers a range of exoskeleton models across different price points.

The design is simple: a small rechargeable battery attached to the waistband that does not hinder movement but quietly powers the two motors on the hips to help lift the legs whilst walking.

The different models vary in terms of construction materials: whilst the most economical model uses more plastic and metal, the more expensive models use aluminium and carbon fibre to help reduce the overall weight of the product.

The weight ranges from 2.4 kg for the basic model to 1.8 kg for the carbon fibre model.

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All models are rated IP54, which means they are resistant to dust and water splashes.

The exoskeletons are designed to offer a battery life of up to 30 km, depending on the load: if you are tackling a steep incline, the range will be reduced.

For further information and prices, visit the website.

For further information and prices, visit the website.