Not so long ago, the idea of strapping on a robotic frame to your limbs to help you climb a mountain would have sounded ridiculous. I mean, if you've never heard of Hypershell, it probably still does.
The brand, which specialises in what is essentially the Robocop of hiking, launched its X Series exoskeleton earlier this year - demonstrating how the tech could actually work in the real world. That model offered a 40% strength boost, reduced fatigue, and even gave users a speed assist of up to 12mph.
