Exoskeletons are external skeletons used for support and defense by many animal species, including arthropods and mollusks. They first appeared in the fossil record 550 million years ago with Cloudina, and their evolution allowed for larger body sizes and protection against predators. Exoskeletons are more common than endoskeletons, with millions of species having them compared […]
Exoskeletons are powered suits that amplify human strength and speed, gaining attention from the military and robotics-oriented Asian countries. The first serious attempt to build one was in 1965, but recent advances have led to successful prototypes. Exoskeletons have potential applications in military and medical care, but face hurdles in improving power-to-weight ratios and battery […]
