AlpWalk S1 is a hip-assistive exoskeleton purpose-built for active seniors. Its hip-joint motors proactively deliver assistive torque during everyday walking, climbing slopes, and stairs, reducing the wearer's own walking energy expenditure by up to 35%.

AlpWalk S1 is designed primarily for active seniors, covering everyday mobility support, rehabilitation assistance, and light outdoor activity. On the B2B side, AlpWalk is also exploring a range of industrial exoskeletons, including passive upper-limb, lifting, and agile designs, for use in firefighting, inspection & rescue, industrial, and logistics scenarios.

It addresses the natural decline in leg strength that comes with aging — helping seniors keep walking longer distances, climbing stairs, and staying active outdoors without added strain.

Unlike passive aids such as canes or walkers, AlpWalk S1 actively assists movement — its motors deliver real assistive torque rather than simply offering a support point, while keeping both hands free and preserving a natural walking posture.

Pre-orders open in September in Europe (excluding the UK) and the US, with deliveries by late October — follow official channels for the latest updates.

AlpWalk S1 runs on a fully self-developed SOC + MCU computing platform, with in-house R&D spanning the full chain from chip design to control algorithms. We define the chip architecture from scratch specifically for exoskeleton use — giving us an edge in response speed, power efficiency, and algorithm fit.

The "Gentle-Pace" algorithm is our AI gait-recognition and assistance system, tuned specifically for the slower stride length and cadence typical of senior users. It recognizes walking, uphill, stairs, and standing-still states in real time with 99% accuracy, and continuously learns the wearer's individual gait.

The device offers 0.1°-level precision motor-angle control, engineered for safety across three dimensions — control precision, structural materials, and physical range-of-motion limits. Multi-layer mechanical safety stops prevent the joints from moving beyond a safe range, and assistance is gentle, without any tugging sensation.

AlpWalk operates its own computing center for R&D and an in-house human-factors engineering lab for product testing, backed by a team of 50+ top researchers — giving it full-stack embodied-intelligence capabilities spanning perception through motion control.

Yes. Safety is engineered across three dimensions: 0.1°-level precision joint-angle control, a high-carbon-fiber composite support frame, and multi-layer mechanical safety stops that keep the joints within a safe range of motion. An optional U-shaped fall-protection airbag is also available for additional protection.

An optional U-shaped fall-protection airbag accessory is available for added protection. The companion app also supports remote sharing of walking activity with family members, so loved ones can stay aware of the wearer's movements.

Yes — AlpWalk S1 is engineered for four-dimensional ergonomic fit: adjustable length (multi-level leg bar), breathability (highly breathable nylon straps), pressure relief (slow-rebound sponge waist lining), and contour fit (a precision waist-chain design) — tested for hours of wear without stuffiness, chafing, or pressure points.

AlpWalk S1 has been certified under CE (Europe), FCC (US), and UN38.3 (battery), with an IP54 rating for dust and water resistance. It operates reliably across a -20°C to 50°C temperature range, and has passed 10,000 hours of rigorous full-unit testing covering everyday walking, uphill/downhill, and stair-climbing use.

AlpWalk S1 is equipped with a 4,600mAh battery. Under a 30% assist level at a 4 km/h walking pace, a single charge delivers up to 6 hours of battery life, with a range of up to 20 km, supporting everyday errands, park walks, and light outdoor activity.

Yes — the battery is swappable and charges via Type-C at up to 65W, sharing a cable with most phones, with a full charge in about an hour. Carrying a spare battery on longer outings further extends the available range.

Published battery-life figures across brands are typically measured under different assist levels and walking speeds, so direct numeric comparisons can be misleading. With senior users' real needs in mind — long outdoor hikes, extended walks through nature reserves — we optimized specifically for range and equipped AlpWalk S1 with a larger battery: testing shows up to 6 hours at a 30% assist level and 4 km/h pace. The 4–6 hour range we publish reflects real-world testing, not theoretical figures.