Festool debuts ExoActive exoskeleton
Festool's new ExoActive exoskeleton, available starting September 12, 2024, supports users under the arms, taking the effort out of strenuous work on walls or ceilings.
"We are proud to be first-to-market with the ExoActive exoskeleton, an innovative new product that becomes an extension of the user," said Rick Bush, senior product marketing manager at Festool. "We are constantly looking for new ways to help our users maximize productivity, and the ExoActive is a game-changing solution that will help users be even more efficient on the job. With the ExoActive, users can focus on the job and worry less about the weight on their shoulders. It truly embodies our vision of creating tools that are built better to help our users build better."
Whether sanding drywall, painting, wallpapering or installing on walls and ceilings, the ExoActive provides essential support by reducing strain on users' bodies. By significantly reducing the load on shoulder muscles, the ExoActive enhances endurance and reduces fatigue. Its 18V battery provides extra power during tiring overhead work, and it provides each underarm with an added boost of up to 11 pounds.
Quickly set the support level from three predefined working areas for targeted support precisely where needed: from the waist up, from chest height or overhead. Using the Festool Work App, available on the Apple Store or Google Play Store, users can select additional profiles for optimal support in a matter of seconds. Whether a user is removing a fastener, getting tools from their vehicle, or mixing paint, the ExoActive is free of restrictive straps and components, offering maximum freedom of movement and comfort.
To complement the ExoActive exoskeleton and enhance its functionality, Festool includes a range of accessories designed for added comfort and versatility:
- Support harnesses. This multi-piece set includes a hip belt, straps, back padding, and armrest padding, all easily changeable without tools. The breathable mesh fabric ensures comfort, and the washable components allow for hygienic use by multiple people.
- Headrests. Available in two heights, the headrests provide additional neck relief during overhead work. The higher headrest is ideal for wall tasks, while the shorter version offers extra comfort for direct overhead activities. Both ensure ergonomic support and enhance user comfort.
The ExoActive exoskeleton will be priced at $3,495.
