Hypershell
Hypershell Halo
Adds powered help at your hips and knees for walking and outdoor movement.
Product information from the manufacturer.
See it in the 3D showroomEquipment disclosure. Hypershell: device provided at no cost. The supplied model is not identified here. Our independence policy
Would this fit what I want to do?
Explore the activities below. For hills and stairs, check assistance in each direction.
Keep up
CAPABL suggestionHip and knee assistance for outdoor movement; check preorder availability. Worth exploring for walking with other people. Assistance does not guarantee a particular pace.
Travel
CAPABL suggestionHip and knee assistance for outdoor movement; check preorder availability. Worth exploring for walking during a trip. Check fit, packing, charging and airline battery rules separately.
Hiking
Manufacturer-listed useLong days on your feet
CAPABL suggestionHip and knee assistance for outdoor movement; check preorder availability. 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?
You need to walk on your own, lift your legs and keep your balance.
Halo's fit guide also checks hip width, thigh length and body proportions. Ask Hypershell to confirm fit if you fall outside its chart.
Walking on your own
United States: Yes
Balance
United States: Yes
Height range
United States: 155–200 cm
See manufacturer requirements
Manufacturer requirements
Manufacturer says
- Before your first walk
- United States: Halo's fit guide also checks hip width, thigh length and body proportions. Ask Hypershell to confirm fit if you fall outside its chart.
- Walking on your own
- United States: Yes
- Balance
- United States: Yes
- Lifting your legs
- United States: Yes
- Height range
- United States: 155–200 cm
- Waist fit
- United States: 64–140 cm
- Checking the fit
- United States: Measure your waist, hip width and hip-to-knee length using the manufacturer's fit guide.
- Fit details to confirm
- United States: Hypershell's FAQ uses 165–195 cm as a quick screen for standard fit. Its longer fit guide allows 155–200 cm when body measurements fit. Check hip width and hip-to-knee length with Hypershell before buying.
What is it like to live with?
Manufacturer information about everyday use.
Putting it on
United States: Uses a five-buckle fastening system; Hypershell quotes about 20 seconds to put it on.
Sitting
United States: The manufacturer lists sitting, squatting and standing among supported movements.
Charging
United States: Under 1.5 hours from empty to full, according to the manufacturer.
Battery range
United States: Up to 20 km per battery, according to Hypershell.
Portability
United States: Folds to an 8-litre volume.
Warranty & returns
Manufacturer says
- Warranty
- United States: The product page lists a 12-month warranty. Check the policy for coverage.; Hypershell Halo Origin Edition · United States: Origin Edition includes one extra year of warranty.
- Returns
- United States: The product page lists 14-day returns. Check the policy before ordering.
Support & repairs
Manufacturer says
- Support email
- United States: support@hypershell.tech
Reviews & experiences
What reviewers and people who have tried it found.
Hardware Upgrade
Brief hands-onLorenzo Tirotta described gradual assistance that followed changes in movement at IFA. The demonstration did not establish comfort or battery life over a full day.
Hypershell Halo demonstration unit · Brief IFA demonstration in Berlin; edition not specified. Summary translated from Italian.
Read the original review from Hardware UpgradeWill 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?
United States: You need to walk on your own, lift your legs and keep your balance.
How long does the battery last?
United States: Up to 20 km per battery, according to Hypershell.
How do I check the fit?
Checking the fit
United States: Measure your waist, hip width and hip-to-knee length using the manufacturer's fit guide.
Height range
United States: 155–200 cm
Waist fit
United States: 64–140 cm
How easy is it to carry?
Portability
United States: Folds to an 8-litre volume.
Weight
United States: 7.1 lb (3.2 kg With wearable system; excluding battery); Hypershell Halo · United States: 7.1 lb (3.2 kg With wearable system; excluding battery)
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Can I sit while wearing it?
United States: The manufacturer lists sitting, squatting and standing among supported movements.
How long does charging take?
United States: Under 1.5 hours from empty to full, according to the manufacturer.
What warranty is listed?
United States: The product page lists a 12-month warranty. Check the policy for coverage.; Hypershell Halo Origin Edition · United States: Origin Edition includes one extra year of warranty.
See full specs
Manufacturer says
Size & fit
- Weight
- United States: 7.1 lb (3.2 kg With wearable system; excluding battery); Hypershell Halo · United States: 7.1 lb (3.2 kg With wearable system; excluding battery)
- Height range
- United States: 155–200 cm
Power
- Motors
- United States: 4
- Peak output
- United States: 1490 W
Battery
- Battery capacity
- Hypershell Halo · United States: 72 Wh
- Battery range
- United States: Up to 20 km per battery, according to Hypershell.
- Charging time
- United States: Under 1.5 hours from empty to full, according to the manufacturer.
Ownership
- Warranty
- United States: The product page lists a 12-month warranty. Check the policy for coverage.; Hypershell Halo Origin Edition · United States: Origin Edition includes one extra year of warranty.
- Returns
- United States: The product page lists 14-day returns. Check the policy before ordering.
Other published details
- Manufacturer-listed uses
- United States: Walking · Hills · Hiking
- Intended use
- United States: Adds powered help at your hips and knees for walking and outdoor movement.
- Portability
- United States: Folds to an 8-litre volume.
- Product status
- United States: Preorder
- Putting it on
- United States: Uses a five-buckle fastening system; Hypershell quotes about 20 seconds to put it on.
- What you need to do
- United States: You need to walk on your own, lift your legs and keep your balance.
- Sitting
- United States: The manufacturer lists sitting, squatting and standing among supported movements.
- Support email
- United States: support@hypershell.tech
Sources & updates
Manufacturer information, external experiences and CAPABL observations keep their own source labels.
Intended use · Manufacturer-listed uses · Walking on your own · Balance · Sitting · Charging time · Warranty · Returns · Price · Currency · Preorder · Portability · Where to buy · Product status · Motors · Peak output · Battery capacity · Weight
Checked 2026-10-03
What you need to do · Lifting your legs · Support email · Checking the fit · Height range · Waist fit · Before your first walk · Availability · Putting it on · Battery range · Weight · Fit details to confirm · Warranty
Checked 2026-10-04
Lorenzo Tirotta described gradual assistance that followed changes in movement at IFA. The demonstration did not establish comfort or battery life over a full day.
Checked 2026-10-05
Price & availability
Product details come from manufacturers. Prices and availability may change; check the linked website before deciding.
Starting from USD $2,299 · US
Preorder · Shipping planned from late November.
- Checking the fit
- United States: Measure your waist, hip width and hip-to-knee length using the manufacturer's fit guide.