Toby Knisely
Toby Knisely is the Head of Global Strategy at Hypershell, a wearable robotics company pioneering consumer exoskeletons. He has spent the past decade in China working at the intersection of technology, product innovation, and global markets, helping bring leading Chinese technologies to international audiences. Toby holds a bachelor’s degree in Cognitive Science from Yale University, where he focused on how humans perceive, adapt, and interact with intelligent systems.
His work centers on expanding human mobility and redefining how robotics and AI integrate with everyday life, with a focus on intuitive, human centric design.
At BRIDGE Summit, Toby will share Hypershell’s vision for the future of movement and how intelligent robotics can amplify what people can do, where they can go, and how they live, with an emphasis on technology that does good, not just looks cool.
Toby Kniselyat BRIDGE
- Technology Keynote 8 December 1:00 - 1:15PM
A New Era of Movement with Hypershell Exoskeletons
In this presentation, learn about Hypershell’s mission, vision, and the story behind our pioneering outdoor exoskeletons. Discover real user experiences that demonstrate the impact of assisted movement, explore our latest product innovations, and get an early look at our upcoming industry standards white paper — a major step toward defining safety, performance, and scientific rigor for the exoskeleton category.
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