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Richard Priday

The Hypershell X Ultra is designed for adventurers — but it helped this out-of-shape tech journalist climb Berlin’s “Devil’s Hill”

Hypershell X Ultra.

At tech shows like IFA 2025, you normally don't get to spend much time outdoors. But thanks to Hypershell and its new exoskeleton, I got to take in some fresh air and beautiful views with minimal effort.

Hypershell has been producing its X line of exoskeletons for a couple of years now, with the goal of helping its users go further, faster or higher in their adventures with a little robotic help. But now we have its new flagship model — the X Ultra, on sale from today for $2,000. And I got to take it for a test drive up Teufelsberg, a hill overlooking Berlin.

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