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Festool announced a groundbreaking tool setting new standards for overhead tasks. The ExoActive exoskeleton supports users under the arm, taking effort out of strenuous work on walls or ceilings. It will be available starting Sept. 12, retailing at $3,495.
“We are proud to be first to market with the ExoActive exoskeleton, an innovative new product that becomes an extension of the user,” says 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.”
The ExoActive skeleton can be used on jobs ranging from drywall, painting, wallpapering or installations. By significantly reducing the load on shoulder muscles, with its 18-volt battery, the ExoActive enhances endurance and reduces fatigue, allowing users to perform tasks with unmatched comfort and efficiency.
Compatible with the Festool Work App, users can select additional profiles for optimal support on the job. Whether a user is removing a fastener, picking up tools or mixing paint, the exoskeleton is free of restrictive straps and components.
Sliding on like a backpack, it can be adjusted to a variety of body shapes and sizes. Accessories will also be available, including the ability to support safety harnesses and a headrest.
The ExoActive exoskeleton will be on display at ExoActive Demo Days across the country this fall, giving users the chance to check it out firsthand before purchase.
