Can Wearing the Hypershell Exoskeleton on a Bike Replace an E-Bike? I Tested Both
I recently received a review sample of the Hypershell X Ultra S exoskeleton for testing in the Grand Canyon. What I was particularly interested in was whether Hypershell could help me, a 50-year-old, 270-pound guy, keep up with my 15-year-old competitive athlete daughter.
The device uses a 5,000-mAh battery to power its motors. The motor attaches to arms strapped to the wearer's thighs, which should help the them pump their legs farther than they would without its assistance.
But hiking is not the only tool in Hypershell's bag of tricks. While testing the exoskeleton, I noticed there was a cycling capability.
Granted, a 50-year-old, large guy isn't your typical stereotype for a cyclist, but as it happens, I've been one for the past 15 years -- that is, until e-bikesruined me. As a technology reviewer, I come across new forms of tech all the time, and I've been...
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