Lightweight AI-Powered Exoskeletons Hit $1,000 Price Point as Companies Target Mainstream Adoption
Summary
Revolutionary AI-powered exoskeletons weighing under 4.4 pounds break the $1,000 barrier, targeting hikers and seniors as companies push for mainstream adoption like smartwatches, with one manufacturer already selling 20,000 units of the terrain-adapting devices.
Key Points
- Exoskeletons are transitioning from bulky industrial devices to lightweight consumer products weighing less than 4.4 pounds, with AI-powered sensors that adapt to terrain and walking pace
- Companies are targeting mainstream adoption with $1,000 price points, focusing on hikers and seniors over 50 who want to maintain active lifestyles without replacing physical effort
- Manufacturers expect exoskeletons to become as common as smartwatches once social stigma decreases, with one company already selling 20,000 units