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Adds powered help at your knees on hills and stairs.
Product information from the manufacturer.
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ActivitiesHills · Stairs · Walking · HikingMovement requirementsYou make your own steps. The motors add help at your knees; they do not walk for you.PriceUSD $4,999.00Try it1 trial optionWeightAbout 4.4 lb (About 2 kg Current prototype's full system; final product may change)AvailabilityPreorder · Purchase page schedules summer 2027 delivery.
Would this fit what I want to do?
Explore the activities below. For hills and stairs, check assistance in each direction.
Keep up
CAPABL suggestionKnee assistance aimed at hills and stairs; most relevant to routes that go up and down. Check preorder availability. Worth exploring for walking with other people. Assistance does not guarantee a particular pace.
Travel
CAPABL suggestionKnee assistance aimed at hills and stairs; most relevant to routes that go up and down. 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 suggestionKnee assistance aimed at hills and stairs; most relevant to routes that go up and down. 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 make your own steps. The motors add help at your knees; they do not walk for you.
See manufacturer requirements
Manufacturer requirements
Manufacturer says
- Using a walking aid
- The manufacturer says trekking poles can be used with MO/GO.
- Checking the fit
- Skip confirms final sizing closer to shipping; cuffs have adjustable fittings.
What is it like to live with?
Manufacturer information about everyday use.
Putting it on
The motors snap onto the device when you need them.
Taking it off
The motors snap off when you do not need them.
Clothing
The cuffs fit inside the included Gamma pants or over other pants and shorts.
Battery life
The manufacturer lists 3+ hours of continuous uphill walking at maximum assistance.
Removable battery
Yes
Warranty & returns
Manufacturer says
- Warranty
- The current Starter Pack purchase page includes a 2-year warranty.
- Returns
- The $99 deposit is refundable before shipping. Confirm the delivered product's return terms before paying the balance.
Support & repairs
Manufacturer says
- Support email
- orders@skipwithjoy.com
Reviews & experiences
What reviewers and people who have tried it found.
Electric Travels
Firsthand experienceBarry found the prototype worked best with a steady climbing rhythm. Higher settings felt jerky to him, and the leg straps needed readjusting during the hike.
MO/GO prototype · Manufacturer-organized prototype hiking clinic in Squamish, Canada; not a retail owner review.
Read the original review from Electric TravelsFast Company
Brief hands-onMark Wilson felt help going up and down stairs during a roughly 45-minute prototype trial. He also noticed noise and timing that still took concentration.
MO/GO prototype · 2024 prototype; hardware and software may differ from the planned retail product.
Read the original review from Fast CompanyWill 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.
How easy is it to carry?
About 4.4 lb (About 2 kg Current prototype's full system; final product may change)
How long does the battery last?
The manufacturer lists 3+ hours of continuous uphill walking at maximum assistance.
Can I swap the battery?
Yes
What can I wear with it?
The cuffs fit inside the included Gamma pants or over other pants and shorts.
See all questions
What do I need to be able to do on my own?
You make your own steps. The motors add help at your knees; they do not walk for you.
How do I check the fit?
Skip confirms final sizing closer to shipping; cuffs have adjustable fittings.
Can I choose how much help I get?
Use the on/off, more assistance and less assistance buttons.
What warranty is listed?
The current Starter Pack purchase page includes a 2-year warranty.
Do I need help with fitting or supervision?
The manufacturer says trekking poles can be used with MO/GO.
See full specs
Manufacturer says
Size & fit
- Weight
- About 4.4 lb (About 2 kg Current prototype's full system; final product may change)
Power
- Assistance levels
- Use the on/off, more assistance and less assistance buttons.
Battery
- Battery life
- The manufacturer lists 3+ hours of continuous uphill walking at maximum assistance.
- Removable battery
- Yes
Ownership
- Warranty
- The current Starter Pack purchase page includes a 2-year warranty.
- Returns
- The $99 deposit is refundable before shipping. Confirm the delivered product's return terms before paying the balance.
Other published details
- Clothing
- The cuffs fit inside the included Gamma pants or over other pants and shorts.
- Manufacturer-listed uses
- Walking · Hills · Stairs · Hiking
- Intended use
- Adds powered help at your knees on hills and stairs.
- Putting it on
- The motors snap onto the device when you need them.
- What you need to do
- You make your own steps. The motors add help at your knees; they do not walk for you.
- Reservation deposit
- 99 USD Refundable deposit, credited toward the full price
- Support email
- orders@skipwithjoy.com
- Taking it off
- The motors snap off when you do not need them.
- Trial programme
- Skip accepts applications for selected monthly trials; booking depends on the programme and available places.
Sources & updates
Manufacturer information, external experiences and CAPABL observations keep their own source labels.
Where to try it · Trial programme
Checked 2026-10-02 · 2026-10-04
Preorder
Checked 2026-10-03
Intended use · Manufacturer-listed uses · Battery life · Removable battery · Putting it on · Taking it off · Assistance levels
Checked 2026-10-03
Price · Currency · Reservation deposit · Availability · Where to buy · Warranty · Returns · Clothing · Checking the fit
Checked 2026-10-04
Weight · Using a walking aid · Support email · What you need to do
Checked 2026-10-04
Mark Wilson felt help going up and down stairs during a roughly 45-minute prototype trial. He also noticed noise and timing that still took concentration.
Checked 2026-10-05
Barry found the prototype worked best with a steady climbing rhythm. Higher settings felt jerky to him, and the leg straps needed readjusting during the hike.
Checked 2026-10-05
Where can I try it?
Explore the provider’s program below. Confirm your model and visit details before booking.
Skip
MO/GO demos and experiences
Skip offers a calendar for local hikes and demos. Requests for a visit to your area are separate from available bookings.
- Where
- Check Skip’s booking calendar for current locations and dates.
- Cost
- $25 advertised demo fee, applied to a preorder reservation. Confirm the current terms before booking.
- Before you go
- Choose an available session and check fitting requirements and what the session includes.
Provider information checked October 16, 2026.
Price & availability
Product details come from manufacturers. Prices and availability may change; check the linked website before deciding.
USD $4,999.00
Preorder · Purchase page schedules summer 2027 delivery.
- Reservation deposit
- 99 USD Refundable deposit, credited toward the full price
- Checking the fit
- Skip confirms final sizing closer to shipping; cuffs have adjustable fittings.