I have been using my hypershell for several weeks now and whilst it took some time to work out what "level" in settings works for me it has significantly improved my day to day mobility. It reduces the amount of effort needed, gait, style stamina and most importantly confidence. I have MS and whilst not medically approved (yet) it should be.

I’ve been using my Hypershell Pro for about a month now. What was unexpected is the ease of use with the phone app , to manage different modes instead of using the side “push button mode”. That is a nice enhancement. I also like the cumulation of stats that you can review as part of an exercise regime.

The fit really requires the right clothing that can help hold the exoskeleton in place. Which is a problem in summer heat where you would want to wear shorts, t-shirt because it really needs fabric to better hold the adjusting straps. The first time I put it on wearing a pair of shorts and t-shirt the cinching of the straps needed multiple tightening because the exoskeleton was sliding and slipping downwards from the waist and the thighs.

The waist adjustments are simply clunky when you adjust the hip width. Then when you tighten around the waist so that it's snug, but when you start walking or moving it starts to slide downwards. It's like your pants are falling down. I would recommend better straps and a snap on suspender so that the shoulders would help pull up as the body moves through walking, hiking and stair climbing.

The other straps that are problematic is the straps that you cinch around each thigh above the knee. Although there is a height adjuster so that you can find that sweet spot above your knees, the natural diameter toward the knee means the strap is not going to tight enough to hold and results in the knee attachments sliding downwards too.

So, when the knee straps loosen and slide downwards and the waist straps loosen with movement the whole exoskeleton feels like it is going to wind up around your ankles. Even though the exoskeleton won't fall that far, it just feels like it's drooping and hanging off of you.

Extra clothing helps give the strapping a better hold overall, but not nearly enough to be comfortable with movement.

The functionality of this Hypershell X is excellent and is helpful. It seems to give enough extra energy to help reduce effort and for me and my COPD is really helpful tackling climbing stairs, hiking and some walking longer without the need to stressed breathing.

Refining the fit is really needed. I know it could be complex because of the varied body types, but a simple added suspender could be a nice improvement for a more comfortable fit.

Overall build quality is 4 stars. The fit is probably 2 stars. The function is 4.5 stars. So, overall I gave it 3 stars.

Very cool tech but there's some hiccups needing ironed out. For example if I slow down even a bit it deactivates, and after using it for a while when it deactivates it practically almost put you on the ground. But otherwise it's comfortable and easy to use.

The unit has been helpful in many different areas and I'm gonna explain that in a future note. I'm using the unit to assist in my walking, I have a spine injury that's incomplete. I've used the unit to walk with a couple different types of walkers and it's been very effective in simplifying the walk and extending the distance. The problem I run into is when I'm using it with crutches. The speed of my gating is slower and it goes to idle mode often. My right leg hip flexor needs additional assistance and that's where it goes to idle mode too soon. There may be some adjustments that can fix this and if so I'm not aware of them. This is where I'm looking for guidance.
The other issue I have is the case, it's very difficult2 put the unit back into the case and close the case properly often and I have to use bungee cords to close the case. Is there another case that I can purchase that would enable me to better Carry the unit? Thank you Tom Kimmeth, [****]