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Dnsys Z1 Knee Exoskeleton: Defy Gravity, Go Beyond

50% Thigh & Calf Boost | for Outdoor Adventure | Up to 330 lbs Offloaded Knee Pressure | Smarter & Lighter

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DNSYS, a leader in innovative wearable robotics, has launched a revolutionary Kickstarter campaign for the DNSYS Z1 Knee Exoskeleton. This cutting-edge device is engineered to redefine human mobility, offering powerful assistance that boosts leg strength, offloads knee pressure, and makes outdoor adventures and everyday movements feel effortless. It's time to defy gravity and go beyond your perceived limits.


Project Overview

  • Name and Creator: DNSYS Z1 Knee Exoskeleton: Defy Gravity, Go Beyond by DNSYS.

  • What It Is: The DNSYS Z1 is an AI-powered knee exoskeleton designed to provide intelligent, adaptive assistance for your lower limbs. It is built for both power and protection, making it ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, individuals with knee discomfort, or anyone seeking enhanced mobility and endurance in their daily activities. With its lightweight and smart design, the Z1 makes you feel stronger, lighter, and more agile.


Key Features

  • Powerful Leg Boost (50% Thigh & Calf Boost): The Z1 activates up to 50% more leg strength, helping you conquer steeper slopes, walk longer distances (up to an additional 25km), and climb higher (up to an additional 15km in elevation). Its dual 900W motors deliver responsive, intelligent support for every movement.

  • Significant Knee Pressure Offload: Experience unparalleled joint protection. The Z1 can offload up to 150kg (330 lbs) of knee pressure, making downhill descents, heavy lifting, and demanding tasks significantly easier and safer, effectively acting as an "invisible stool" to cushion impact.

  • Feel 20kg (44 lbs) Lighter: The exoskeleton provides up to 20kg (44 lbs) of upward supporting power, making standing up, climbing stairs, jumping, or squatting repeatedly feel lighter, smoother, and less strenuous.

  • Self-Evolving AI for Personalized Support: Equipped with multiple sensors and powered by a dual-core 240-MHz processor, the Z1's intelligent AI algorithm learns and adapts to your unique gait, terrain, and fatigue levels in real-time. This millisecond-level adjustment ensures seamless and natural assistance for walking, running, cycling, jumping, squatting, sitting, and standing.

  • Featherlight & Compact Design: Weighing only 680g (1.5 lbs) per leg, the Z1 is one of the lightest exoskeletons in its class. Its ergonomic design allows for comfortable all-day wear without bulk, and it can be donned or removed in under 15 seconds.

  • Versatile Activity Modes: The Z1 is designed for a wide range of activities, including hiking, climbing, skiing (improving edge control and landing safety), cycling (acting as an e-bike booster with up to 450W assistance), and everyday movements, offering tailored support for each scenario.

  • Long Battery Life & Kinetic Energy Recovery: Each unit's lithium-ion battery provides up to 5 hours of operation (usage dependent) and supports kinetic energy recovery, helping to recharge batteries when walking downhill.

  • Durable & Weather-Resistant: Built with a robust aluminum alloy and carbon fiber frame (Titanium alloy for Pro version) and rated IP54 water-resistant, the Z1 is designed to withstand outdoor conditions. Its core components are built for long-term precision and durability.


Rewards

  • Dnsys Z1 Single Joint ($699USD):

    • Includes: One (1) Dnsys Z1 Knee Exoskeleton (Single Joint model), one (1) Smart Battery Kit, one (1) Smart Electronic Belt, and one (1) Knee Strap Kit. (Offers a significant discount, e.g., 36% off the retail price of $1,099).

  • Dnsys Z1 Dual Joint ($899USD):

    • Includes: One (1) pair of Dnsys Z1 Knee Exoskeleton (Dual Joint model, aluminum alloy & carbon fiber), one (1) Plus Battery Kit, one (1) Smart Electronic Belt, and one (1) Knee Strap Kit. (Offers a discount, e.g., 40% off the retail price of $1,499).

  • Dnsys Z1 Dual Joint Pro ($1,398USD):

    • Includes: One (1) pair of Dnsys Z1 Knee Exoskeleton (Dual Joint Pro model, Titanium alloy & carbon fiber, with customizable color and signature pattern, longer 8-hour battery life), two (2) Plus Battery Kits, one (1) Smart Electronic Belt, and one (1) Knee Strap Kit. (Offers a discount, e.g., 40% off the retail price of $2,298).

  • Dnsys Z1 + X1 Bundle ($1,898USD):

    • Includes: One (1) pair of Dnsys Z1 Knee Exoskeleton, and one (1) Dnsys X1 Hip Exoskeleton (for complete leg support from hip to calf). (Offers a bundled discount, e.g., 32% off the retail price of $2,798).


The Idea

  • Concept: The core concept behind the DNSYS Z1 is to democratize human augmentation by creating a smart, lightweight, and accessible knee exoskeleton. DNSYS aims to empower individuals to push their physical boundaries, reduce joint strain, and enjoy outdoor activities or everyday movements with unprecedented ease and confidence, ultimately enhancing the human connection with nature and technology.

  • Inspiration: Founded by robotics experts from companies like Segway, DJI, and Xiaomi, DNSYS's inception stems from a profound exploration of the synergy between humanity, nature, and technology. Building on the success of their previous hip exoskeleton (X1), the Z1 was developed in response to user demand for dedicated knee assistance. Their inspiration is to apply cutting-edge AI and robotic engineering to solve real-world mobility challenges, making activities like hiking, climbing, and even just walking up stairs feel effortless, thereby promoting active lifestyles and improving quality of life for a broad spectrum of users.





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