
Exoskeletons have been around for a while, and not just in sci-fi novels and movies. I tried Enhanced Robotics’ Sportsmate 5 back in 2022, and even though it was an impressive piece of technology, the Sportsmate 5 was also clunky and provided little noticeable support.
When Hypershell got in touch with me about its X Series Exoskeleton, I was cautious, understandably. The last time I heard the word ‘exoskeleton’, it was regarding Arc’teryx’s incredibly expensive MO/GO pants, and I couldn’t imagine a comparatively affordable model making me feel anything but disappointed.