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What is the lightest walking exoskeleton?
The answer in detail
Weight matters for a walking exoskeleton, since it is worn for several hours. Among the powered models in our catalog, the gap between the lightest and the heaviest is about 500 grams, little on the scale but noticeable at the end of the day.
Be careful to compare only what is comparable: some weights include the battery, others do not, and double-battery models or those with knee modules weigh more. Our pages give the weight stated by each manufacturer. For a device worn all day, 200 grams less translates mostly into less fatigue at the shoulders and belt, more than at the hip itself.
What the pages say
| Model | Stated weight | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Hypershell Carbon X | 1.8 kg | 1,799 euros |
| Hypershell Ultra X | 1.8 kg | 1,999 euros |
| VIGX π | 1.8 kg | 1,199 dollars |
| Dnsys X1 (Lite, Carbon, Carbon Pro) | 1.9 kg | 689 to 989 dollars |
| Hypershell Go X and Pro X | 2 kg | 999 and 1,199 euros |
| VIGX π Plus | 2.1 kg | 1,499 dollars |
| VIGX Ant-H1 Pro | about 2.3 kg | 2,399 dollars |
The Carbon X is presented as fully carbon fiber, which partly explains its weight. These values come from product pages and manufacturers.
How to choose
- First set the distance of your outings: a light device with no range is useless.
- Compare weight with the stated range, not separately.
- Check whether the stated weight includes the battery.
- If possible try the device for several hours: comfort also depends on the harness and contact points.
- Weigh it against price: the lightest are often the most expensive, like the Carbon X at 1,799 euros.
Limits and precautions
- A light exoskeleton is not necessarily the most effective or the most comfortable.
- Stated weights are the manufacturers', with no independent weighing read.
- A light device may have a shorter range than its heavier version, like the Carbon X against the Ultra X.
- Our catalog covers only some brands: other models exist.
For comfort, read our question on the weight of a hiking exoskeleton and our question on the Carbon X and Pro X.
Key takeaways
In our catalog, the lightest walking exoskeletons weigh 1.8 kg: Hypershell Carbon X and Ultra X, and VIGX π. The Dnsys X1 follows at 1.9 kg, then the Go X and Pro X at 2 kg. Compare weight with range, price and comfort in real conditions, ideally over a full day, since these values remain the manufacturers', and check return conditions before ordering.