Exosapien Technologies PX1 “Prosthesis”

A mechanical robot resembling a quadruped animal, made of red and silver metal framework with mechanical joints and parts, set against a dark background.

In 2023, I contributed to the flagship PX1 “Prosthesis” prototype developed by Exosapien Technologies.

My scope focused on the design of the exterior panel system-responsible for defining the mech’s visual identity while remaining fully grounded in real-world manufacturing constraints.

Every surface was required to remain strictly planar to ensure efficient fabrication, imposing precise limits on curvature, articulation, and surface logic. Rather than restricting the design, these constraints became the framework for a highly deliberate problem-solving process, where proportion, segmentation, and surface rhythm carried the visual impact.

Designs of a robotic quadruped vehicle with an angular metal frame, shown from different angles in a grid. The top row shows front views, the middle row shows side views, and the bottom row shows top views. Each design variation is numbered 1 to 5 in red circles.
A grid of ten different robotic structures with four-legged designs, each labeled with a number from 1 to 5, showcasing various color schemes and mechanical details against a black background.

Through multiple exploratory directions, we converged on a solution that balances industrial clarity with presence and intent—the final design presented here.

A particularly meaningful moment was seeing the PX1 appear in a recent MrBeast video, facing strongman Hafthor Björnsson—an unexpected but powerful public glimpse of what could represent the next evolutionary step for Exosapien. It was a rare intersection of advanced engineering, speculative design, and global cultural visibility.

A detailed futuristic robot with a humanoid pilot inside, featuring a metallic red and silver framework, with multiple supporting structures, and branding for ExoApen Technologies and Fox Factory.
A futuristic robot with a red and black color scheme, featuring a complex frame of metallic structural elements and four legs with multiple joints, standing against a dark background.
A robotic dog with a complex metal frame and red panels, branded with various tech logos, standing on a reflective black surface.