Mountaineering artifact

Outdoor gear giant Arc'teryx and Google X spin-off Skip have unveiled a pair of powered exoskeleton pants called the MO/GO. The pants have lightweight motors built into the knees to boost hikers' leg strength while climbing, while also absorbing shock when descending. The MO/GO (short for goat) pants weigh about 3 kilograms along with the power module and a three-hour rechargeable battery. The power module is attached to the climber via a carbon fiber bracket hidden under the Arc'teryx Gamma hiking pants, making it easy to put on and take off. The product is positioned as a…