{
  "id": 6163458,
  "title": "Hypershell’s Halo Full-Leg Exoskeleton Made Me Dream Big About the Hikes I Hope to One Day Attempt",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/hypershells-halo-full-leg-exoskeleton-made-me-dream-big-about-the",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-07T19:16:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CNET",
    "slug": "cnet",
    "url": "https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/hypershell-halo-full-leg-exoskeleton-ifa-2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "I am keen to test the Hypershell Halo, a full-leg exoskeleton unveiled recently at IFA in Berlin. Despite being a physically active individual, I struggle with my knees during hikes and climbs. The Halo extends down the leg, providing support through the knee, calf, thigh, and hip. It features a carbon-fiber structure with a \"fish-spine adaptive joint\" for flexibility and four motors to reduce knee-muscle fatigue by up to 40% across various terrains. At 2.6kg, the Halo is easily adjustable with a waist belt and thigh straps, taking only minutes to put on and off. Once adjusted, I feel lighter and more agile, able to squat and stand effortlessly. The exoskeleton supports speeds up to 17km per hour, which is comparable to my half-marathon pace. As I envision using the Halo for challenging hikes in Iceland, Lofoten, and Patagonia, I consider its potential to bridge fitness gaps in groups and its predictive AI technology. Despite its noticeable presence, I am excited to explore the possibilities of the Hypershell Halo in overcoming my physical limitations and pushing my boundaries in outdoor adventures.",
  "summary": "I forgot all about my creaky knees while trying out the all-terrain exoskeleton at IFA 2026.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}