Authorised sales point in Israel
Hypershell exoskeletons in Israel
A Hypershell is a powered exoskeleton worn on the waist and thighs that adds motor torque to every step. Three models are sold in Israel: Pro S at ₪4,490, Max S at ₪6,789 and X Ultra S at ₪7,899, all prices in shekels and including VAT. Peak output runs from 800 W to 1000 W, perceived load reduction from 30 kg to 39 kg, and range from 17.5 km to 30 km per charge. All three ship from the official Israeli importer with a one-year warranty.
The three models compared
All three share the same HyperIntuition inference system and the same KERS regenerative braking, which recovers energy on descents and extends range. The differences are output, range and materials.
| Specification | Hypershell Pro SEntry model | Hypershell Max SBest value | Hypershell X Ultra SFlagship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price (incl. VAT) | ₪4,490 | ₪6,789 | ₪7,899 |
| Peak motor output | 800 W | 1000 W | 1000 W |
| Peak torque | 18 N·m | 22 N·m | 22 N·m |
| Perceived load reduction | up to 30 kg | up to 39 kg | up to 39 kg |
| Range per charge | up to 17.5 km (Eco 30) | up to 30 km (Eco 30) | up to 30 km x 2 (dual battery) |
| Top assisted speed | 20 km/h | 25 km/h | 25 km/h |
| Smart modes | 10 | 10 | 12 |
| Weight | 1.8 kg | 1.7 kg | 1.7 kg |
| Hip and leg materials | Stainless steel and carbon-fibre reinforced polymer | Stainless steel and carbon-fibre reinforced polymer | Titanium alloy and carbon fibre |
| Operating temperature | -10 °C to 60 °C | -10 °C to 60 °C | -20 °C to 60 °C |
| Boost mode | No | No | Yes |
Product pages and checkout are in Hebrew. Prices include VAT and were last checked on 9 August 2026.
What independent testing measured
In November 2025 SGS awarded the Hypershell X Series a Premium Performance Mark, the first ever issued to an outdoor powered exoskeleton. The evaluation was run jointly with the China National Institute of Standardization and simulated uphill climbing and cycling. It verified up to 39.2% lower average oxygen consumption and up to 42.7% lower average heart rate compared with walking unassisted.
Those numbers are worth placing on a scale. A 2015 Nature study by Collins, Wiggin and Sawicki found that a purely mechanical, unpowered ankle exoskeleton cut the metabolic cost of walking by 7.2 ± 2.6%. At the other end, a 2021 study in the Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation reported 41% to 48% metabolic reduction from an optimised hip-knee-ankle exoskeleton carrying worn loads under laboratory conditions. A powered consumer device measuring around 39% in a simulated climb sits at the upper end of what the field has demonstrated, and well above anything passive.
Savings figures are always relative to a specific task, gradient and load. A device that saves 39% on a simulated climb will not save 39% on flat pavement.
This is not a medical device
Hypershell is sold as sports and outdoor equipment. It has no medical clearance, it is not intended for rehabilitation, and it is not a substitute for an orthopaedic brace. Many users with knee pain report that it reduces joint load on ascents and descents, but no controlled study has tested Hypershell on a knee-pain population.
The medical category is genuinely separate, and Israel happens to have invented much of it. ReWalk Robotics, founded in Yokneam in 2001 by Dr. Amit Goffer after he was left quadriplegic in a 1997 ATV accident, received the first FDA clearance for a personal exoskeleton for home use on 26 June 2014. Those devices are prescribed, fitted and supervised clinically. A consumer hiking exoskeleton is a different product with a different purpose.
There is also no consumer certification to lean on. ASTM Committee F48, formed in 2017, has published exoskeleton terminology and safety-information standards, and ISO 13482:2014 is still the only standard that specifically addresses lower-limb wearable robots. In the absence of a consumer standard, a third-party test mark such as the SGS one is the closest thing to verified performance.
Buying in Israel
- Prices include VAT and are quoted in shekels. Free shipping on orders above ₪1,500.
- Warranty: one year through the official Israeli importer, D.A. Newtech. ECOTECH handles warranty claims end to end.
- Support is in Hebrew. Product pages and checkout are Hebrew only.
- In the box: the exoskeleton, a 72 Wh smart battery (two on X Ultra S), charger, adjustable ergonomic straps and a manual.
- Flying home with it: the 72 Wh battery is under the 100 Wh IATA carry-on threshold. Carry-on only, never checked.
Frequently asked questions
What is a powered exoskeleton and how does it work?
It is a wearable frame strapped to the waist and thighs with electric motors at both hip joints. Motion sensors read leg angle and cadence thousands of times per second, and the control system decides how much torque to add to each step. You walk normally; your legs simply feel lighter. Hypershell calls its inference layer HyperIntuition.How much effort does a Hypershell exoskeleton actually save?
In November 2025 SGS, testing jointly with the China National Institute of Standardization, awarded the Hypershell X Series the first Premium Performance Mark ever issued to an outdoor powered exoskeleton. The test simulated uphill walking and cycling and verified up to 39.2% lower average oxygen consumption and up to 42.7% lower average heart rate. For context, a 2015 Nature study of an unpowered ankle exoskeleton measured a 7.2% metabolic saving, and a 2021 JNER study of an optimised hip-knee-ankle device under load measured 41% to 48%.Which model should I buy?
Pro S if your walking is mostly flat and urban and you want the lowest entry price. Max S if you hike loaded terrain and want the full 30 km range; it is the best performance-per-shekel of the three. X Ultra S if you want the dual battery, boost mode, 12 modes, titanium and carbon-fibre construction and the wider -20 °C operating range.Is Hypershell a medical device?
No. Hypershell is a sports and outdoor product. It is not cleared as a medical device, is not intended for rehabilitation and is not a substitute for an orthopaedic brace. Medical exoskeletons are a separate category: ReWalk Robotics of Yokneam, Israel received the first FDA clearance for a personal exoskeleton for home use on 26 June 2014, and devices like that are prescribed and fitted clinically. If you have an active orthopaedic condition, consult a physician before use.Is there a safety standard for consumer exoskeletons?
Not yet. ASTM Committee F48, formed in 2017, has published terminology (F3323) and safety information (F3358) standards for exoskeletons and exosuits, and ISO 13482:2014 remains the only standard that specifically addresses lower-limb wearable robots, written for personal care robots. Neither is a consumer certification. That absence is why third-party test marks such as the SGS Premium Performance Mark matter when comparing brands.Can I fly with the battery?
The Hypershell battery is 5000 mAh / 72 Wh, which is under the 100 Wh IATA carry-on threshold, so it is generally accepted in hand baggage. Hypershell support states the battery must go in carry-on and never in checked baggage. Spare batteries must have insulated terminals, and IATA treats a reasonable quantity as up to 20 individual batteries per passenger. From 27 March 2026 an ICAO restriction limits passengers to two power banks and bans in-flight charging; it is worded for power banks rather than removable device batteries, but keep the battery in its original packaging so the distinction is obvious to ground staff.Is it waterproof?
No. All three models are rated IP54 under IEC 60529: the 5 means dust protected, the 4 means protected against splashing water from any direction. That covers rain, dust and stream spray. It does not cover immersion, so no swimming and no deep water crossings.Can I buy a Hypershell exoskeleton in Israel with a local warranty?
Yes. ECOTECH is an authorised Hypershell sales point in Israel. All prices above are in shekels and include VAT. Units ship from the official Israeli importer, D.A. Newtech, with a one-year importer warranty and Hebrew-language technical support. Free shipping on orders above ₪1,500. Product pages and checkout are in Hebrew.
Sources
Every figure on this page comes from one of the following. Links open on the external site.
- SGS, Hypershell X Series awarded the Premium Performance Mark, November 2025 39.2% lower oxygen consumption, 42.7% lower heart rate.
- Collins SH, Wiggin MB, Sawicki GS. Reducing the energy cost of human walking using an unpowered exoskeleton. Nature 522, 2015 7.2 ± 2.6% metabolic saving, unpowered ankle exoskeleton.
- Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, optimised hip-knee-ankle exoskeleton assistance, 2021 41% to 48% metabolic reduction with worn loads.
- ASTM Committee F48 on Exoskeletons and Exosuits
- ISO 13482:2014, Robots and robotic devices, safety requirements for personal care robots
- IEC 60529, Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP code)
- ReWalk Robotics receives FDA clearance for the first personal exoskeleton for home use, 26 June 2014
Written by תום דהן, founder of ECOTECH. The full Hebrew version, with videos and the buying guide, is at the Hypershell category page.