{"id":214,"date":"2026-01-05T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-05T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/technewscentury.co.uk\/?p=214"},"modified":"2026-01-05T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T00:00:00","slug":"ascentiz-is-bringing-its-modular-hk-exoskeleton-to-ces-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/technewscentury.co.uk\/2026\/01\/05\/ascentiz-is-bringing-its-modular-hk-exoskeleton-to-ces-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Ascentiz is bringing its modular H+K exoskeleton to CES 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Kickstarter darling is growing up with a new high-performance “Ultra” hip module and a much-needed shot of polish.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve spent any time trekking through the more adventurous corners of Kickstarter lately, you\u2019ve likely seen Ascentiz<\/b><\/a>. The company made waves with its modular hip-and-knee (H+K) exoskeleton, promising to turn weekend hikers into bionic trailblazers. Now, the company is heading to CES 2026<\/b> to show off the production-ready version of the H+K system and a brand-new, high-performance sibling: the Ascentiz-H Ultra<\/b>.<\/p>\n

Modularity is the Name of the Game<\/h3>\n
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AZ H In Action<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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AZ K in Action<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The “secret sauce” here remains the modularity. Instead of a rigid, one-size-fits-all frame, Ascentiz uses a “snap-in” system. Want explosive power for a steep summit? Snap on the H (Hip) module<\/b>. Need to save your joints during a gruelling downhill descent or a long day on the CES show floor? Switch to the K (Knee) module<\/b>.<\/p>\n

The new H Ultra<\/b> module is designed specifically for the “heavy lifters”\u2014think heavy-load rucking, steep mountaineering, and endurance-intensive outdoor sports.<\/p>\n

From Crowdfunding to Prime Time<\/h3>\n

Moving from a prototype to a retail product usually means refinement, and Ascentiz hasn’t been shy with the upgrades. The production H+K system features a “raft of enhancements” based on backer feedback:<\/p>\n

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    Better Brains:<\/b> Optimised algorithms for smoother, more natural-feeling assistance.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    The “Glove” Factor:<\/b> A new 1-second power switch designed to be operated even when you\u2019re wearing heavy winter gear.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Creature Comforts:<\/b> 40% more padding using eco-friendly memory foam.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    The Slim-Down:<\/b> The Knee module has seen a massive 46% reduction in size<\/b>, making it much easier to toss into a carry-on.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Field Repairability:<\/b> The cable-drive mechanism now uses a Dyneema tendon system that users can replace themselves if it snaps in the wild.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    The Specs<\/h3>\n

    Under the hood, the system runs on the open-source BodyOS<\/b> platform. A quasi-direct-drive motor pushes out 900W of burst power<\/b>, which the company claims can boost leg strength by 35% and offset up to 66 pounds of pack weight. If you\u2019re worried about looking like a robot but moving like a glacier, don’t be\u2014the AI chipset reportedly recognises movement scenarios in under 500 milliseconds, supporting speeds up to 28 km\/h (about 17 mph)<\/b>.<\/p>\n

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    Battery life is rated for about 12.5 miles (20km)<\/b> of continuous assist, though an automotive-grade dual-battery setup can push that closer to 30 miles (50km) if you\u2019re planning a real odyssey. When you’re done, the 1.75kg (3.8 lbs) rig folds down to roughly the size of a piece of A4 paper.<\/p>\n

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    Core Technology & AI (Shared)<\/b><\/h3>\n

    Both modules run on the AI MotionEngine<\/b>, providing predictive assistance across multiple terrains.<\/p>\n

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      AI Performance:<\/b> 99.5% recognition accuracy with <500ms response time.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Modes:<\/b> * EASE:<\/b> Light support for daily walking.<\/p>\n

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        ACC:<\/b> Dynamic adaptation for hiking\/commuting.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        TRAIN:<\/b> Controlled resistance (up to 20kg) for strength building.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n

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        Battery & Power:<\/b> 24V 77.7Wh cells; 100W Fast Charging (0-100% in 65 mins); 20W Reverse Charging for mobile devices.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Build:<\/b> IP54 weather resistance, eco-friendly memory foam padding, and breathable moisture-wicking fabric.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Open Source:<\/b> Both the Base Chassis and SDK are open-source for secondary development.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Price and Availability<\/h3>\n

        Ascentiz is setting up shop at the Venetian Expo (Halls A-D #56536)<\/b> during CES, where they\u2019ll have a limited-edition “CES Colorway” available for pre-order.<\/p>\n

        For the rest of us, the H+K system officially hits the market in February 2025<\/b>, with pricing expected to land between $1,000 and $2,000<\/b> depending on the configuration.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

        The Kickstarter darling is growing up with a new high-performance “Ultra” hip module and a much-needed shot of polish. If you\u2019ve spent any time trekking through the more adventurous corners of Kickstarter lately, you\u2019ve likely seen Ascentiz. The company made waves with its modular hip-and-knee […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[244,2],"tags":[56,257,57],"class_list":["post-214","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-health","category-news","tag-ascentiz","tag-ces-2026","tag-exoskeleton"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/technewscentury.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/214","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/technewscentury.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/technewscentury.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/technewscentury.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/technewscentury.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=214"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/technewscentury.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/214\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/technewscentury.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=214"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/technewscentury.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=214"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/technewscentury.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=214"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}