The VIGX π6 folding exoskeleton weighs two kilos completely and is preparing its presentation in Shenzhen

VIGX has presented in Shenzhen its π6 gait assistance exoskeleton. The company already shows on its website a family called π6 X Seriesmade up of versions X, X Plus and X Pro, and allows you to pay a refundable deposit to access the planned commercial campaign. The information available describes the product, but does not by itself confirm what was finally announced during the event.

Its most visible feature is the folding format. The main unit measures 27 × 9 × 9 cm when picked up and weighed one kilogram; the complete set reaches two kilogramsaccording to the VIGX file. The company proposes it to help when walking, climbing stairs or navigating slopes through motorized assistance. There is still no independent test that allows us to assess how much it reduces effort in prolonged use.

Three versions with different abilities to recognize the terrain

All three models share the folding structurealthough the detection system changes. He π6 X basic It recognizes three types of terrain and adjusts assistance reactively. He X Plus It incorporates an ams OSRAM dToF sensor and the brand attributes recognition to five terrains and two activities. He X Pro adds a Full HD CMOS camera and a 1.5 GHz quad-core processor; Its file speaks of nine terrains and six activities.

The vision and anticipation functions described by the manufacturer are not in the entire range. VIGX credits the X Pro with the ability to detect changes in the ground and modify assistance automatically in just 30 milliseconds. The figure comes from its commercial documentation. The source provided on the SSU9353Q chip It also describes the joint use of the camera and depth sensor, but does not allow those capabilities to be transferred to the variants that lack both sensors.

The assist mechanism uses a central motor to assist leg movement. The maximum declared power is 300W on the X and X Plus, vs. 500W on the X Pro. The announced assist torque rises from 12 to 14 and 16 Nm per side, respectively. They are technical sheet limits, not a measurement of the force that each user will receive during a route. VIGX indicates a Assisted autonomy of up to 20 kilometers for all three versionsconditioned by the terrain, the mode and the actual use.

A one kilo unit carried with a belt and leg supports

The system is adjusted using a belt and leg supports. VIGX describes a sliding bar that accompanies the stride and allows the set to be adapted to different heights. The manufacturer’s table recommends sizes for people from 155 to 190 cm and various waist ranges. It also incorporates a push-button assistance stop, useful for deactivating the motor if the user needs to interrupt its operation.

The folded unit fits in the side pocket of some backpacks, but the advertising comparison to a bottle refers to that main part. The weight of one kilogram does not correspond to the complete equipment: with belt, mounts and battery, the declared figure is two kilograms. This difference should be kept in mind when evaluating its transportation and the weight it is carrying.

The company cites an internal test with 16 participants in which heart rates were 20 to 30 percent lower during the same activity with a pre-production unit. He also cites measurements of muscle activity when climbing stairs with four people. The results can guide the type of evaluation that VIGX has carried out, but the size of these samples and the lack of an external trial prevent them from being generalized to any user.

He Announced access price for the π6X starts at $599without taxes or shipping costs; The other versions have different conditions.

The brand estimates that the first priority shipments could begin in December 2026, but qualifies its deadlines as estimates. It has not confirmed in the documentation consulted a final price in euros or the distribution conditions in Spain.