Ascentiz

Ascentiz K / H+K

An announced knee-assist module for hiking, trail walks and descents.

Product information from the manufacturer.

Ascentiz showed H+K together at IFA. Its current H product FAQ says mixed H/K use is not supported; confirm the setup being offered before ordering.

See it in the 3D showroom
Ascentiz K with its waist unit, knee linkages and leg straps.

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Ascentiz K; manufacturer IFA preview

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Would this fit what I want to do?

Explore the activities below. For hills and stairs, check assistance in each direction.

Walk farther

Manufacturer-listed use

Keep up

CAPABL suggestion

Announced knee assistance for trail walking; final configuration and availability need confirmation. Worth exploring for walking with other people. Assistance does not guarantee a particular pace.

Travel

Manufacturer-listed use

Hiking

Manufacturer-listed use

Long days on your feet

CAPABL suggestion

Announced knee assistance for trail walking; final configuration and availability need confirmation. Worth exploring for days with repeated walking. This does not confirm comfort or battery life for a whole day, or help while standing still.

Going uphill

Not confirmed

Going downhill

Not confirmed

Going up stairs

Not confirmed

Going down stairs

Not confirmed

Other goals

Not confirmed

  • Training

What do I need to already be able to do?

The planned K module adds help at your knees as you take your own steps. Check physical requirements with Ascentiz.

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Manufacturer information · Manufacturer product page

Last checked Oct 4, 2026

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Based on product design

Manufacturer says

Read the launch information and confirm final use requirements with the manufacturer.

What is it like to live with?

Manufacturer information about everyday use.

A hiker wearing an Ascentiz K steps down a rocky mountain trail.

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Ascentiz K; manufacturer CES preview

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Putting it on

The comparison guide quotes 8 seconds for K, after fitting.

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Manufacturer information · Manufacturer product page

Last checked Oct 4, 2026

Noise

The comparison guide lists up to 40 dB for K.

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Manufacturer information · Manufacturer product page

Last checked Oct 4, 2026

Battery range

The K comparison guide lists up to 25 km. Final launch details may change.

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Manufacturer information · Manufacturer product page

Last checked Oct 4, 2026

Will assistance make my muscles weaker? · Exploring for someone else?

Common questions

Will wearing an exoskeleton make my muscles weaker?

Exploring with a family member or friend

Researching for yourself or someone else? Start with the everyday questions.

What do I need to be able to do on my own?

The planned K module adds help at your knees as you take your own steps. Check physical requirements with Ascentiz.

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Manufacturer information · Manufacturer product page

Last checked Oct 4, 2026

How long does the battery last?

The K comparison guide lists up to 25 km. Final launch details may change.

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Manufacturer information · Manufacturer product page

Last checked Oct 4, 2026

Can I choose how much help I get?

EASE · ACC

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Manufacturer information · Manufacturer product page

Last checked Oct 4, 2026

What does it cost, including any extras?

The launch page invites sign-ups for K; it does not list a K purchase price.

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Manufacturer information · Manufacturer announcement

Last checked Oct 4, 2026

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How easy is it to carry?

6.4 lb (2.9 kg Announced K module; H+K combination is separate)

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Manufacturer information · Manufacturer product page

Last checked Oct 4, 2026

Can I use the hip and knee modules together?

Ascentiz showed H+K together at IFA. Its current H product FAQ says mixed H/K use is not supported; confirm the setup being offered before ordering.

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Manufacturer information · Manufacturer announcement

Last checked Oct 4, 2026

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Manufacturer says

Size & fit

Weight
6.4 lb (2.9 kg Announced K module; H+K combination is separate)

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Manufacturer information · Manufacturer product page

Last checked Oct 4, 2026

Dimensions
380 × 140 × 50 mm (Folded K module; announced figure)

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Manufacturer information · Manufacturer product page

Last checked Oct 4, 2026

Battery

Battery range
The K comparison guide lists up to 25 km. Final launch details may change.

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Manufacturer information · Manufacturer product page

Last checked Oct 4, 2026

Modes & software

Assistance modes
EASE · ACC

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Manufacturer information · Manufacturer product page

Last checked Oct 4, 2026

Other published details

Hip & knee configurations
Ascentiz showed H+K together at IFA. Its current H product FAQ says mixed H/K use is not supported; confirm the setup being offered before ordering.

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Manufacturer information · Manufacturer announcement

Last checked Oct 4, 2026

Current module compatibility
The current H product FAQ says H and K cannot be combined for mixed use.

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Manufacturer information · Manufacturer product page

Last checked Oct 4, 2026

Manufacturer-listed uses
Walking · Hills · Hiking · Travel

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Manufacturer information · Manufacturer product page

Last checked Oct 4, 2026

Intended use
An announced knee-assist module for hiking, trail walks and descents.

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Manufacturer information · Manufacturer product page

Last checked Oct 4, 2026

Changing modules
Hip and knee modules share a belt-mounted design and assist different joints.

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Manufacturer information · Manufacturer manual

Last checked Oct 4, 2026

Noise
The comparison guide lists up to 40 dB for K.

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Manufacturer information · Manufacturer product page

Last checked Oct 4, 2026

Getting a price
The launch page invites sign-ups for K; it does not list a K purchase price.

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Manufacturer information · Manufacturer announcement

Last checked Oct 4, 2026

Product status
Coming soon

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Manufacturer information · Manufacturer announcement

Last checked Oct 3, 2026

Putting it on
The comparison guide quotes 8 seconds for K, after fitting.

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Manufacturer information · Manufacturer product page

Last checked Oct 4, 2026

What the design means for you
The planned K module adds help at your knees as you take your own steps. Check physical requirements with Ascentiz.

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Manufacturer information · Manufacturer product page

Last checked Oct 4, 2026

Sources & updates

Manufacturer information, external experiences and CAPABL observations keep their own source labels.

Manufacturer information · Manufacturer announcement

Product status · Availability · Getting a price · Where to buy

Checked 2026-10-03 · 2026-10-04

Manufacturer information · Manufacturer product page

Intended use · Manufacturer-listed uses · What the design means for you · Weight · Battery range · Noise · Dimensions · Putting it on · Assistance modes

Checked 2026-10-04

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Price & availability

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The launch page invites sign-ups for K; it does not list a K purchase price.

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Getting a price
The launch page invites sign-ups for K; it does not list a K purchase price.

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Manufacturer information · Manufacturer announcement

Last checked Oct 4, 2026

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Manufacturer information · Manufacturer announcement

Last checked Oct 4, 2026

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