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Hypershell Halo

Hypershell Halo exoskeleton with motors at the hips and knees
Our score Our score breakdownAssist power10.0Real-world range7.5Weight and comfort7.0Value for money8.5Warranty and support9.5See our score breakdown
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Price checked $2,299 at Hypershell · Preorder on the official US store, ships late November 2026
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  • Hip + knee · Joints
  • 1,490 W · Motor power
  • 7.1 lb + battery · Weight
  • 12.4 mi · Battery range
  • 1 battery · Batteries in the box
  • IP54 · Water resistance

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Prices checked on October 1, 2026
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Full specs

Full specs
Joints Hip and knee, 4 coordinated motors
Motor power 1,490 W peak, 4 motors
Weight 7.1 lb (3.2 kg) with harness, plus a 0.8 lb (370 g) battery
Battery range 12.4 mi (20 km) in Eco mode
Batteries in the box 1 battery, 72 Wh, separate from the harness
Water resistance IP54, -4 °F to 113 °F (-20 °C to 45 °C)
Hip and knee both motorized Yes
Available now (ships late November 2026) No
Folds down to under 8 liters (about 2 gallons) Yes

Our review

Comparative analysis · updated October 2, 2026

Four coordinated motors assist the hip and the knee, going up and coming down: no other consumer exoskeleton motorizes both joints. Main drawback: weight, 7.1 lb on the body plus a 0.8 lb battery. It is also a preorder, shipping late November 2026.

Scores by criterion

Assist power10.0 Real-world range7.5 Weight and comfort7.0 Value for money8.5 Warranty and support9.5

Pros

  • Hip and knee both motorized: assist on the way up and cushioning on the way down, according to Hypershell
  • IP54 and rated down to -4 °F, with a frame that is 77% carbon fiber
  • 30+ sensors and an AI that predicts movement 0.2 seconds ahead, and a five-buckle fit that takes about 20 seconds, according to Hypershell
  • Battery worn apart from the harness, so its 0.8 lb is not on your hips

Cons

  • 7.1 lb with the harness, plus a 0.8 lb battery, against 5.5 lb with battery for the X Ultra: two more motors, and you carry them
  • The 12.4-mile range is an Eco-mode figure at 30% power: with strong assist on all four motors, a second battery becomes necessary quickly
  • The priciest consumer model in our comparison, and a preorder that ships in late November 2026

Who it's for

Buyers who want assist on descents and stairs as well as uphill, and accept the weight and the top-tier price.

Who it's not for

Anyone on a tight budget or who only needs uphill assist: the X Carbon costs $1,300 less and ships now.

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Frequently asked questions

Should I preorder the Halo?

If you want what the Halo does, yes: no other consumer exoskeleton motorizes both the hip and the knee. It is a preorder at $2,299 (price checked Oct 1, 2026), with shipping planned for late November 2026.

If your use is mostly uphill assist, the X Carbon costs $1,300 less and ships now.

How far does the Halo go on a charge?

The 12.4-mile figure comes from a treadmill run at 2.5 mph with a 1-degree incline, in Eco mode at 30% power: the best case. With strong assist on rough terrain, expect noticeably less, as with every model in the category.

The battery is worn separately from the harness, so it adds nothing to the weight on your hips.

Is the Halo a medical device?

No, and Hypershell says so. You must be able to stand and move your legs on your own and keep your balance without help.

It is recreation equipment. For joint pain or a mobility problem, ask a doctor or physical therapist before you buy.

Alternatives

Hypershell X Ultra S hip exoskeleton Hypershell X Ultra S The S series flagship: 1,000 W, two 18.6-mile batteries and HyperIntuition AI, for $600 more than the X Ultra with the same power and range. 9.0 $1,999 Dnsys Z1 knee exoskeleton Dnsys Z1 The only dedicated knee exoskeleton in our comparison: 900 W, energy recovery on descents and a published size range, shipped from Los Angeles. 8.5 $1,299 Hypershell X Ultra hip exoskeleton Hypershell X Ultra Our top pick: 1,000 W, two 18.6-mile batteries and a carbon frame, for $600 less than the X Ultra S, which has the same power and range. 9.6 $1,399

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Our scores
Our score 8.5 8.5
Assist power 10.0 (best value) 9.0
Real-world range 7.5 7.5
Weight and comfort 7.0 10.0 (best value)
Value for money 8.5 8.5
Warranty and support 9.5 (best value) 7.0
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Specs
Joints Hip + knee Both knees
Motor power 1,490 W 900 W
Weight 7.1 lb + battery 3.1 lb
Battery range 12.4 mi 9.3 to 18.6 mi
Batteries in the box 1 battery —
Water resistance IP54 —
Energy recovery — KERS
Fit range — 88 to 269 lb
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Best price $2,299 $1,299 (best value)
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Updated October 2, 2026 Full methodology
8.5
$2,299 at Hypershell