What Is a Wearable Exoskeleton, and Who Actually Needs One? - CNET

CNET describes exoskeletons as battery-powered wearables that reduce body fatigue while boosting physical output, typically by assisting leg movement. It highlights the new Hypershell X Series, which uses AI motion control to deliver “up to 39% energy savings” and comes in three models tailored to different activities and fitness levels. During Fall Prime Day, from Oct. 6 through Oct. 12, 2026, CNET says all models are discounted by 15%. The article explains how the system works: Hypershell’s HyperSense uses 22 high-precision sensors to track gait, terrain, speed, joint angles, and assistance force in real time, feeding an automotive-grade AI chip that controls output through an M-One Ultra dual-motor system with near-zero perceptible delay, according to the company. It also outlines who Hypershell targets, including hikers, trail runners, cyclists, and people carrying large packs.