The ExoActive in action.
What users who have seen the ExoActive have to say.
ExoActive
The ExoActive exoskeleton now makes light work of strenuous overhead tasks. Whether sanding drywall compound, painting, wallpapering, or installation, on walls or ceilings, The ExoActive gives you a boost when your arms get tired and helps to take the load off your body. Less physical exertion means greater efficiency, greater focus on the quality of your work and greater enjoyment of your work. You can regulate the required power on the exoskeleton in a matter of seconds so you get targeted support precisely where it's needed. The ExoActive is lightweight and easy to wear, just like a backpack, and can also be adjusted to your individual height.
The ExoActive provides an adjustable boost to your arms.
How it works:
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Karl Preiser, Test customer of the ExoActive Test Study 2023 from Germany"Relieves the front shoulder muscles, allowing you to keep your arms up much longer."
Show more"The ExoActive relieves the front shoulder muscles, which otherwise burn all day. As a result, you can keep your arms up for much longer and can therefore set the bolts with less time pressure and stress."
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Maciej Hyd, Test customer of the ExoActive Test Study 2023 from Poland"A revolutionary tool that simplifies the work."
Show more"The ExoActive is an irreplaceable support when working with the Planex when sanding walls and ceilings. It's perfect for all jobs where you have to hold your arms up for long periods of time."
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Melanie Freywald, Test customer of the ExoActive Test Study 2023 from the UK"Normally I would have struggled to remove woodchip wallpaper, but with the ExoActive I had no pain afterwards."
Show more"Removing woodchip wallpaper from a ceiling was a particular highlight with the ExoActive. Normally I would have struggled with this task, but not only did I manage it in one day, I also didn't feel any pain afterwards."
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Viktor Malmberg, test customer of the ExoActive test study 2023 from Sweden"It helps if you work a lot with your hands above chest height."
Show more"New favorite! The skeleton is a help if you work a lot with your hands above chest height. Makes things much easier! It's no worse than carrying a small lightweight backpack."
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Technical data
Battery voltage:
18 V
Power assistance:
50 N for each arm (11 lbs per arm)
Active support:
For three working areas (from the waist up, from the chest up or overhead)
Performance levels:
5
Product weight:
15.4 lbs (7.0 kg)
FAQs
Frequently asked questions.
How does the Festool exoskeleton work?
- At the heart of the exoskeleton is an 18 V battery pack that runs a compressor. This means that the exoskeleton is an active support system. A compressed air tank acts as an energy buffer into which excess energy can be fed (for example, if users lower their arms again).
- Once you have put on and activated the exoskeleton, you can use additional power for overhead work via the pneumatic cylinders fitted on the exoskeleton's arms.
- The power assistance is controlled by sensors installed on the exoskeleton's arm joints.
How does an active support system differ from a passive one?
- Active exoskeletons have an external drive, whereas passive systems make use of the energy provided by the user.
- In active systems, the level of support can be adjusted. Meanwhile, in passive exoskeletons, it can only be adapted by changing the hardware.
- Active exoskeletons also enable a differentiation of the power curves. In contrast, the power curves of passive systems remain constant due to hardware design.
What are the advantages of Festool's exoskeleton?
- The exoskeleton provides extra power, offering support during strenuous overhead work on jobsites and taking the load off your shoulders and neck.
- The exoskeleton gives you targeted support precisely where it's needed. You can use the remote control to adjust the active system to the application in a matter of seconds and pause it if required.
- The exoskeleton fits like a glove. It's as easy to put on, like a backpack, and has ergonomics that are customizable to different body sizes and heights.
An exoskeleton is a relatively big investment. Is it worth it?
- Festool offers an active exoskeleton for tradespeople, it is designed for the different real-world applications and can quickly be adapted to them.
- The less disruption an exoskeleton causes users while they are working, the greater their acceptance of it. In contrast, passive systems that support similar regions of the body have fewer customization options.
Will Festool offer the usual services with the ExoActive?
The exoskeleton is a Festool product which comes with the usual Festool service: Warranty all-inclusive*, MyFestool, full repair, Customer Service Hotline!. This also applies to battery packs and chargers.
* Warranty all-inclusive is valid for all Festool tools registered within 30 days of purchase. The Festool warranty terms and conditions shall apply and are available at www.festoolusa.com/service/warranty-all-inclusive
** "Full repair, free of charge" also applies to battery packs and chargers, but not to other consumables and accessories, or to tools that have been dismantled, or to damage caused by improper use, the use of non-original spare parts, or in the event of continuous use resulting in extensive wear.
Will Festool offer other exoskeletons?
Festool develops new products that are very closely aligned with the requirements of professional tradespeople. If, in the future, we find that we can also use an exoskeleton to support our customers in other tasks – not just overhead work – we will verify the technical feasibility of a suitable solution.
Who are exoIQ?
1) Festool and exoIQ are both part of the TTS Tooltechnic Systems corporate group and are therefore sister companies. Festool supports exolQ with technical expertise in the development and manufacturing of products that make physical work easier.
2) exoIQ GmbH was founded in Hamburg in 2017 and develops intelligently designed assistance systems to make it easier for people to carry out manual work. With their exoskeletons, they are demonstrably reducing physical demands and improving workplace ergonomics.
3) The interdisciplinary team of researchers combines academic expertise with knowledge of challenges from industrial applications. exolQ is part of the TTS Tooltechnic Systems corporate group.