This week in consumer products.
Recent launches from Kuickwheel, Booster Robotics, Reebok and Hyperice.
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1. Kuickwheel Skyrider X6 – A Motorcycle That Can Fly
Price: $69,000
What it is
A hybrid electric vehicle that drives like a motorcycle and takes off vertically for short-range flight.
Key features
Switches between road and air mode in under a minute
Flies up to 45 mph for 15 minutes on a single charge
Automated flight control manages takeoff and landing
Built-in parachute and redundant rotors enhance safety
Why it matters
The Skyrider X6 bridges the gap between road commuting and personal air travel, giving a glimpse of what everyday eVTOL mobility could look like.
2. Booster Robotics K1 – Portable Humanoid Robot
Price: $15,000 (est.)
What it is
A humanoid robot designed for education, research and competitions.
Key features
Walks, balances and interacts in real time using onboard sensors
Recognizes objects and people for demonstrations and teaching
Ships fully assembled in a portable case with plug-and-play setup
Performs autonomous routines or can be remote controlled
Why it matters
The K1 gives classrooms and labs a ready-to-use humanoid platform that makes robotics programming and motion studies more hands-on and accessible.
3. Reebok Smart Ring – Fitness Data in One Score
Price: $199
What it is
A lightweight fitness ring that turns your daily performance into a single “One Score.”
Key features
Tracks heart rate, sleep, stress and temperature changes
Combines data into one readiness score for training or recovery
Syncs with the Reebok Fitness app for real-time insights
Waterproof with seven days of battery life
Why it matters
The Smart Ring makes fitness tracking simpler and more useful by showing when your body is ready to perform and when to rest.
4. Hyperice Normatec Elite Hips – Portable Recovery System
Price: $499
What it is
A dynamic air compression device that targets the hips, glutes and lower back for faster recovery.
Key features
Pulses air through zones to boost circulation and relieve soreness
Covers the hips and lower back with full compression coverage
Portable design for use at home, in the gym or on the go
Uses the same recovery tech trusted by elite athletes
Why it matters
The Elite Hips brings professional-grade recovery to everyday users, helping you move better and recover faster after hard sessions.
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