Testing a Kickstarter Exoskeleton (DNSYS X1 Review)
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- Опубліковано 15 кві 2024
- This is an interesting one, folks! I got my hands on a DNSYS X1 exoskeleton, which just launched on Kickstarter. It is a powered exoskeleton meant to provide motorized assistance for walking, hiking, running, and so on. This video is more of a log of my experience. If you're interested in more detail, check out my full written review: www.hackster.io/news/review-d...
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First honest review. Others made it seem like anyone would see big gains in effort spent and running speed. Sad really. Anyway. Thank you. U saved me 800$
I'm glad it was helpful!
I think Assist Mode will be the main purpose of this device for elderly people and people recovering from leg surgeries. It will be an additional technique to using physical therapy treatments.
Cool review!
Thank you!
Very interesting
I didn't know such things existed until today. Oh, I've seen some futuristic looking Japanese efforts but they looked overly designed, heavy and quite expensive. I'm with others who say that this isn't quite there yet, BUT OMG it doesn't look to far off from a really helpful and useful walking aid. I have MD that's progressive. I can still walk, but it's getting very difficult to get around. A simple curb/single step up, is too difficult for me now. I use my hands, in my pockets, pushing on my thighs, to better walk and be stable. This looks similar to what that does for me. I wish I was near Phoenix as I would really like to test this out. Can you try getting up from a chair and tell me if it gives you any aid at all ? I can't do that now without pushing off a table/walker.
I just tried it with the chair and, unfortunately, it doesn't do anything. It doesn't even try to assist-probably because it doesn't recognize that movement. I suppose that could be added with a software update, but I'm not confident that it would do much in that scenario even if it were trying to. Sorry...
@@serialhobbyism_official Thank you for the quick replay and I should have thanked you for this video first. Like another commenter, your video was an honest review and very helpful. One more question, does this unit/motor only left your thigh/leg UP, or does it also Push Down on your thigh/leg?
@@pgrutube Happy to help! It does push down, too. But to me, I feel that much less when walking on flat, level ground. It is more noticeable when walking uphill.
Soy un flojo, este dispositivo puede hacerme caminar o correr sin cansarme?
My grandfather has a disfunction of legs muscles, for him is difficult to stand up and walk, do you think this thing will help?
It might help a bit, but I don’t think it would do a lot for him. I’m really just guessing though… sorry I can’t provide more insight.
@@serialhobbyism_official Thanks anyway!
This is the only Review I have found for this thing that isn't or doesn't feel like a paid advertisement. Great content.
Thank you! I try really hard to be honest and unbiased in my reviews :)
Do you know which model you had? The Lite or The Carbon? The DNSYS X1 Carbon has higher max wattage output than the Lite, is why I ask. Maybe it offers more power than your reviewed model? Thanks.
It doesn't actually say anywhere on it, but I THINK it is the Lite. My guess is they decided later that they wanted two different models.
Did you at least charge the battery before trying the hike? NO lithium batteries are charged prior to shipping.
Yes, I charged the batteries before testing.
There's another unit called Hypershell. I wonder how it stacks up to this one. I have mobility issues and have been researching these to aid in walking. Even a 10% reduction in effort sounds promising. Does it only pull the leg up or does it pull and help push back down?
Unfortunately this is the only one I’ve tried, so I can’t compare it. It does assist in both ways (lifting and pushing back down). When walking on flat ground, I mostly noticed the lifting. When hiking and going up him, I noticed the pushing more. Feel free to ask any more questions you have! And if you happen to be in Phoenix, you’re welcome to try it for yourself!
@@serialhobbyism_official Thanks for the info! I'm way up in Canada but appreciate the offer. I just missed CES 2024 where I could have given a few different models a try. If I can think of anything else I will come back and ask.
@@dahlma25 Good luck!
For someone who isn't mobility limited, something like this seems like the added weight of it would negate most benefits. if someone IS mobility limited, seems like this product isn't there yet to truly help them.
My thoughts exactly!
Serious? Because of 1kg weight? Absolutely not. If it would weight 10kg, sure. But not 1kg😂😂
And 27kmh speed for 25km long is very nice. Faster than e-bike driver. 😂😂
@@jonatan_1991 this isn't a full replacement for leg movement though. if you can run at 27mph, it can help you slightly at keeping that pace. something heavier might actually be more useful because it could compensate for it's added weight and more, autobalance on uneven terrain, enable speed beyond the human limits, etc.
@@dan_loeb okay… it is advertised with 27kmh speed…. (Up to) and reducing 50% of the needed power.
@@jonatan_1991 Those specs really run completely counter to how it performs in the video. it's possible is can perform better, but it's also possible they are based on preproduction estimates or ideal circumstances that don't reflect real life. considering it's a kickstarter i'd lean towards the later.
This thing would need a huge battery to make any practical benefit.
That's what I'm thinking, the battery is 23wh, how could a phone size battery power 2 motors and have a range of 25km?
Someone has asked similar question on Kickstarter. It just works similar to a pedal assist that's why the range is longer since battery usage isn't as demanding. Same way you get more range from a bike peddle assist compared to a bike going on throttle. They say that they design the motors themselves, which makes the motors very efficient. As a result, the battery can support long distance.
is hypershell a scam i preordered and they say july-aug it will ship
Unfortunately, I don't know anything about Hypershell... Sorry!
Ty for this vid . I cancelled my pledge and really had my hopes up that this would help my disability/ mobility . Just gotta wait for better tech. Thanks for honest review
I'm glad it was helpful, but I'm sorry about your disappointment :)
can u have SEGGSIES with it????
🤣🤣 I thought about testing that, but I didn't want to kill my wife, lol
Aww man you mean it won’t just walk for me
well, that's disappointing, but I already half expected that it won't be that useful since it only assist your upper part of the legs.
Just count it as a 1st half step toward better exoskeleton... I guess
Another company would just come
Around and create the same thing at same discounted price or even less.
That's how the hoverboard was dead.
I’ve been keeping an eye on that company too. But their product hasn’t hit the market yet, even after a year’s delay. Plus, they’ve totally revamped the original design🤣
so you're telling me that the tiny motors and flimsy structural connections to the leg attachments are going to make you a super human? I just dont feel like such a small motor has anywhere near enough power to do anything.
Yep, that's pretty much it! I wouldn't say it is flimsy, but you're right that there just isn't enough power for it to feel like it is really doing a lot
Come on, doing a live review before a read through of the instructions? Feels like expecting failure
Felt like a good way to keep things honest and entertaining! But I also gave my thoughts after figuring out how to use it.
You walk with only one hand swinging, please check what it means!
Can I get a hint? Lol. I googled that, but a bunch of different stuff is coming up and I'm not sure what you're referring to.
@@serialhobbyism_official , just observ yourself and try to see if it's a common thing to swing one arm only(the left one) and if it's true, you'll see some different causes, ask a doctor about it! It means something for sure, if it was just a couple of moments maybe it doesn't mean anythingñ
@@puiacalinadrian Gotcha, I'll look into it!
I need an exoskeleton stat... this aint it
Ha, I think you nailed it. I was so excited when I got it, but found it a bit disappointing. It isn't BAD, really. It just doesn't live up to my hopes. I want a full Aliens-style mech suit that can crush cars or something!
@@serialhobbyism_official I want something slim to wear under baggy clothing, that provides a 30-50% increase in strength or endurance
@@ZiggityZekethat would be really cool! But this definitely doesn’t fit the bill, unfortunately.
@@ZiggityZekeSo you can cheap in your next marathon. Way ahead of you buddy😂
@@Mattbriggs85 no it's so I can throw stuff at a wall behind my house with MAXIMUM POWER
Sell it to me since your not going to use it
I actually donated it to a research team at Stanford that does scientific testing of different exoskeletons
Wow, you sure made this so much harder than it needed to be. If you’re that mechanically challenged maybe you should stay away from technical activities
Lol, if you know anything about my background, this statement is really funny. I take it that you backed the Kickstarter campaign? Happy to hear what I should have done from someone mechanically gifted!
Also from the sound it made when he tried to turn up the power, he only made it halfway there. So I don't trust his judgement of it if he didn't even try the highest mode.
@@wesdiezyI definitely tried it on the highest setting. It is just the highest pitch tone.
Also checking out their kickstarter. their goal was only $5k to create and distribute this. Seems to me like they just set a very easily achievable goal so that they can collect their kickstarter funds and launched what appears to be an all out marketing campaign. I smell scam here and am betting they will pocket kickstarter money and dissappear.