I strapped on the new Hypershell exoskeleton and it made me feel superhuman
The idea of machines stretching the limits of our humanity is both awe-inspiring and slightly terrifying.Growing up, I used to think that future tech was just for the movies.I watched my favorite superheroes strapped up in bionic suits that made them stronger, faster, and maybe even more resilient.
What was somewhat less apparent to the younger me was that we’re already living in a world where robotics are becoming not only available but accessible and already integrating into daily life.Take the Hypershell X, for instance.A new piece of wearable performance technology that claims to have the ability to transform motion and mobility.
When I was given the opportunity to try it out myself, I simply had to find out — could this new device unlock human potential?As a health and wellness writer, I like to think there’s almost nothing fitness-related I haven’t put to the test, from fancy workout programs designed for A-listers and new anti-aging supplements to recovery tools, sauna blankets, LED masks, and many more products that dare to push the limits of nature.But, never have I imagined myself strapping on an exoskeleton in the middle of Times Square.The contraption, designed by the brand Hypershell, looks and sounds like something out of a sci-fi movie — and while doing my research, I discovered that it was actually inspired by one. Like a real-life Ironman suit, metal armor wraps around the waist and legs, wired with artificial intelligence and a battery that charges your every step.
It offers all sorts of remarkable abilities, such as increased endurance, enhanced mobility, and reduced fatigue.It was almost impossible for me to comprehend that it was real.But when the box arrived on my desk on a Thursday afternoon, I was reminded that it is 2025 and we’ve advanced enough to create consumer-grade technology that could make us stronger, faster, and maybe even healthier.Before I tell you all about my time with the Hypershell Pro X, let me tell you what...