An exoskeleton is a mechanical frame you wear that amplifies your physical strength. Strap one on and suddenly you can lift hundreds of kilos, work for hours without fatigue, accomplish physical feats impossible for an unaided human body. The military loves them. So do factories and logistics companies.
But there’s a catch: use an exoskeleton long enough and your muscles atrophy. Your body adapts to the assistance, grows dependent on it. Take the exoskeleton off and you’re weaker than when you started. The amplification comes with a hidden cost - you’ve outsourced your strength to a machine, and your natural capacity degrades from disuse.