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Skip Innovations is a San Francisco-based consumer wearable robotics company developing MO/GO, AI-adaptive powered exoskeleton pants co-developed with Arc'teryx, targeting active adults seeking mobility support for hiking and outdoor activities at a $4,999 price point.

Company typePrivate
Founded-
HeadquartersSan Francisco, United States
Headcount101–250
GTM typeB2C
OfferingHardware or Manufacturing

What Skip does

Skip Innovations is a San Francisco-based, private consumer wearable robotics company spun out of Alphabet X (Google X), where its founding team spent years developing wearable movement-assist technology. The company is creating a new product category it calls 'movewear,' with its debut product MO/GO being a powered pants system that integrates compact battery-driven motors at the knee joint with adaptive AI-driven movement software, ultralight carbon fiber cuffs, and swappable rechargeable batteries providing approximately 3+ hours of assisted walking. The base garment is co-developed with Arc'teryx (Gamma pants), lending premium outdoor apparel design and brand credibility, and the system is engineered to deliver up to 40% powered assistance on uphill terrain and make users feel up to 30 pounds lighter during movement.

Skip's business model is direct-to-consumer hardware sales with a try-before-you-buy funnel. MO/GO is sold at $4,999, with a fully refundable $99 pre-order deposit accepted today for staggered Winter 2026, Spring 2027, and Summer 2027 delivery slots, and an $80 in-person demo experience program whose fee applies toward the pre-order if converted the same day. The target customer is the 'active adult' and 'missing middle' persona, individuals experiencing age-related or activity-related declines in leg strength and stamina who want to continue hiking and other outdoor pursuits. The company is pre-revenue (product has not yet shipped), recognized as a TIME Best Invention 2024 and Fast Company Next Big Things in Tech 2024, and operates a lean team of approximately 21-22 people out of its San Francisco headquarters.

Skip firmographics

Firmographics

Name: Skip
Legal name: Skip Innovations
Website: https://skipwithjoy.com
Company type: Private
Operating status: Operating
Headcount range: 101–250 employees
Short description: Skip Innovations is a San Francisco-based consumer wearable robotics company developing MO/GO, AI-adaptive powered exoskeleton pants co-developed with Arc'teryx, targeting active adults seeking mobility support for hiking and outdoor activities at a $4,999 price point.
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Skip industry classification

Industry

Product category: Wearable Exoskeleton Technology
NAICS: Sporting Goods Retailers (45911)
SIC: Retail-Apparel & Accessory Stores (5600)
akta.pro primary industry: Outdoor Performance Footwear & Apparel Retail (Trail/Hike) (CRAMACAI)
akta.pro secondary industries: Camping, Hiking & Backpacking Gear Retail (CRAMAMAA), Outdoor Clothing & Footwear Retail (Camping/Hiking/Climbing) (CRAMAMAK)

Keywords

Wearable exoskeletons
Powered movement apparel
Mobility assistance devices
Consumer robotics
Hiking assistive technology

Where Skip is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: San Francisco
HQ country: United States
HQ region: North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

Skip business model

Business model

GTM type: B2C
Offering type: Hardware or Manufacturing
Cost components: Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

MO/GO Hardware Sales: One-time purchase model for MO/GO Starter Pack at $4,999. Currently taking pre-orders with $99 deposit. Product bundle includes pants, carbon fiber cuffs, powered modules, batteries, and charger. Revenue collected primarily at product launch in 2026-2027.
Demo/Rental Experiences: Revenue from $80 demo experience fees for customers to try MO/GO before purchasing. Deposit applies toward pre-order if customer reserves same day.

Pricing tiers

Model	Billing	Price
One time/ perpetual license	Multi-year contract	MO/GO Starter Pack - Full System
Unit Pricing	Pay-as-you-go	Demo Experience

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Skip product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Skip develops and sells MO/GO, a wearable exoskeleton system ("movewear") integrated into consumer outdoor apparel that provides powered assistance at the knee during walking. The product combines battery-powered motors, carbon fiber cuffs, and AI-driven adaptive software to deliver up to 40% boost on uphill terrain, packaged as a $4,999 starter kit co-developed with Arc'teryx.

Product overview

Skip offers MO/GO™, a single unified product - the world's first powered pants that integrates exoskeleton technology into consumer outdoor apparel. The MO/GO™ Starter Pack is a complete wearable exoskeleton system consisting of Arc'teryx Gamma pants, adjustable carbon fiber cuffs (4 total), powered modules (2), and rechargeable batteries with charger. The system provides real-time adaptive assistance for hiking and walking, with AI-powered movement software that learns user gait patterns. Available for pre-order at $4,999 with $99 deposit.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

MO/GO: Powered movement wearable pants - Skip's first Movewear product that provides up to 40% boost on uphill walking and makes users feel up to 30 pounds lighter as they move. Named after Mountain Goat for agility and independence.

Products and services

MO/GO Starter Pack A wearable exoskeleton system providing powered assistance at the knee, boosting leg movement by up to 40% on uphill terrain and making users feel up to 30 pounds lighter. The system includes Arc'teryx Gamma pants, 4 adjustable carbon fiber cuffs, 2 powered modules, and 2 swappable batteries with charger. Designed for active adults seeking extended mobility for hiking and outdoor activities.
MO/GO Demo Experience An in-person demo experience at select locations allowing customers to try MO/GO powered pants before committing to purchase. The $80 demo fee applies toward the pre-order if the customer reserves the same day. Designed to provide a try-before-you-buy experience for prospective buyers.

Quantifiable outcome

40% boost uphill at maximum assistance level
+3 more outcomes

Companies that use Skip

Customer profile

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Skip technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API: No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Skip partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

Arc'teryxflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 July 2024Strategic collaboration with Arc'teryx for the MO/GO product. Arc'teryx provides Gamma pants as the base garment for the wearable exoskeleton system. The collaboration combines Skip's powered movement technology with Arc'teryx's expertise in outdoor apparel design and brand reputation.
Alphabet X (Google X)coreOthersSkip is a spinout from Alphabet X (formerly Google X). The founding team met while working at Google X where they spent years exploring how wearable robotics can best support human movement. Skip maintains connections to Google's innovation ecosystem.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Skip competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Broad incumbents

Wandercraft: French personal-mobility exoskeleton developer (Atalante and Calvin models) with FDA breakthrough designation. Highly comparable robotics, controls, and AI-driven gait software stack, but positioned for personal-mobility/paralysis use rather than outdoor recreation.
Ekso Bionics: Public exoskeleton company focused on medical and industrial rehabilitation wearables. Uses the same underlying powered-exoskeleton technology stack as Skip but addresses clinical and workforce channels rather than consumer outdoor use.
ReWalk Robotics: Public company producing FDA-cleared powered exoskeletons for spinal cord injury rehabilitation. Comparable core technology and biomechanics IP, but serves a clinical/end-user mobility population rather than recreational hikers.
Cyberdyne: Japanese listed company producing the HAL (Hybrid Assistive Limb) exoskeleton line for medical,介護, and industrial applications. Comparable powered-assist technology; broader portfolio across clinical and worker-safety segments.
Sarcos Technology and Robotics: Developer of powered industrial exoskeletons and humanoid robotics. Comparable actuation, controls, and powered-wearable engineering, but targets industrial/occupational rather than consumer outdoor use.
Ottobock (ex-SuitX): Ottobock acquired SuitX's industrial exoskeleton line; now markets occupational exoskeletons through its orthotics channel. Comparable passive and powered wearable-assist product family sold via specialty/clinical channels.

Others

Arc'teryx: Skip's flagship product partner — provides the Gamma base pant and serves as brand co-signatory. As a comparable, Arc'teryx represents the premium outdoor apparel category Skip sells into and shares customer overlap (high-income outdoor enthusiasts) with Skip's target buyer.
Patagonia: Premium outdoor apparel brand with overlapping customer base (active, environmentally-engaged consumers willing to pay a premium for performance gear). Comparable GTM and brand-led retail channel even though not a technology peer.

Direct peers

Roam Robotics: Former direct competitor in the consumer powered-exoskeleton space, building ski and outdoor exoskeletons for mass consumers. Highly comparable product category, target customer (active older adults / outdoor enthusiasts), and pricing tier.
Shift Robotics: Maker of Moonwalkers — motorized strap-on shoes that increase walking pace. Closest direct peer: same consumer mobility-assist category, similar battery-powered wearable form factor, similar early-adopter target buyer, and similar e-commerce-led GTM.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Skip financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Skip leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Skip funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Skip M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Skip

What does Skip do?

Is Skip a public or private company?

Skip is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.

When was Skip founded?

Skip was founded in -1. It employs 101 to 250 people.

Where is Skip based?

Skip is headquartered in San Francisco, United States, in the North America region.

How does Skip make money?

Two revenue lines are on record. MO/GO Hardware Sales are the primary driver. The others are demo/Rental Experiences.

Who are Skip's main competitors?

Broad incumbents on record are Wandercraft, Ekso Bionics, ReWalk Robotics, Cyberdyne, Sarcos Technology and Robotics and Ottobock (ex-SuitX). Others are Arc'teryx and Patagonia. Direct peers are Roam Robotics and Shift Robotics.

Does Skip have an API?

No public API is recorded for Skip.

What industry is Skip in?

Skip's product category is Wearable Exoskeleton Technology. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRAMACAI, Outdoor Performance Footwear & Apparel Retail (Trail/Hike), with a secondary code of CRAMAMAA, Camping, Hiking & Backpacking Gear Retail. Its NAICS code is 45911 and its SIC code is 5600.