On May 4–5, 2026, the brightest minds in business, technology, and economics gathered at The Glasshouse in New York City for the WSJ Future of Everything Festival. This year’s topic was a deep dive on "Work, Wealth, and Health in an AI-Enabled Future."
We were proud to bring the Ascentiz AI-powered modular exoskeleton to this year’s event and join the conversation about the future of AI and human performance.
AI and Human Performance: A New Relationship
The festival’s focus on an AI-enabled future aligns perfectly with the mission behind the Ascentiz exoskeleton.
At Ascentiz, we believe AI-powered exoskeletons represent one of the most exciting examples of this future—the use of physical AI so our bodies can not only keep up with our expanding lifespans but also transcend our current physical limits.
By combining artificial intelligence with high-performance bionic exoskeletons, Ascentiz applies AI directly to physical movement. The system analyzes gait patterns and learns from the user’s walking style. It then adapts assistance in real-time to provide a smoother, easier, and more personalized mobility experience.
The ultimate goal is not to replace human effort but to support and enhance it intelligently. Whether it is helping a 25-year-old hiker reach more summits or ensuring a 70-year-old can still tackle a mountain trail, we are proving that the "Future of Everything" includes the freedom to move without limits.
This vision strongly resonated with attendees interested in the future of wearable robotics, outdoor mobility, and the growing role of AI in everyday life.
The Ascentiz Demo & Trial Zone: A Hands-On Success
One of the most exciting parts of our participation was the Ascentiz Demo & Trial Zone. Over the two-day event, we welcomed thoughtful, engaged people from across industries—from tech executives, media professionals, and innovators to senior leaders and decision-makers. They stepped into our modular system for the very first time to experience the future of movement firsthand. The reactions were incredibly encouraging.
Many visitors were surprised by how lightweight and natural the system felt once activated. Several participants recognized the broader potential of the exoskeleton technology—not only for outdoor recreation and endurance, but also for mobility assistance and aging populations.
Here are a few comments we heard directly from visitors during their trial experiences:
I feel like this would help a lot if I were climbing stairs. The pitch is for recreation, but I would imagine it's also very appealing to people who have less mobility.
Yeah, I can put on something like this. It's like they're propelling your legs forward. Cool.
A Big Thanks to Our Hosts
We would like to sincerely thank The Wall Street Journal and the entire organizing team behind it for hosting such an inspiring and forward-looking event. The discussions, ideas, and connections shared in New York continue to motivate our team as we push forward in developing the next generation of AI-powered mobility technology.
To everyone who visited our zone, shared their feedback, and walked their first bionic steps with us: Thank you for joining the movement.
Conclusion
The Future of Everything Festival reminded us that the future of AI is not only digital—it is physical as well. It is about empowering people to do more, walk smarter, move farther, and stay active longer.
At Ascentiz, we are proud to be building toward that future—one intelligent step at a time.
Let's move toward the future, together.
