A New Standard in Ergonomics and Worker Support

Heavy overhead tasks challenge even the most experienced professionals, causing muscle strain, neck and shoulder fatigue, and loss of focus. The Festool ExoActive changes everything by actively supporting your arms with powered assistance, helping take the load off your body rather than relying solely on your own strength. With this system, work feels lighter and longer days become more productive and less exhausting.

The ExoActive is not a passive brace: it’s an electric, battery-driven exoskeleton that delivers targeted support at customizable levels. This makes it uniquely powerful among wearable support systems allowign you to dial in just the right amount of assistive force for the task at hand.

Key Benefits

Reduced Physical Strain

The ExoActive dramatically reduces shoulder and arm fatigue when working overhead by providing active lift assistance. By alleviating up to 30% of the load on the front shoulder muscles, you’ll feel less strain even during prolonged tasks.

This reduction in exertion doesn’t just enhance comfort, it helps prevent long-term overload and fatigue, meaning tradespeople can stay productive throughout the day and for years to come.

Powerful Active Support

Powered by Festool’s 18-volt lithium-ion battery system, the ExoActive delivers up to 50 N (~11 lbs) of support force per arm. This powered assistance feels like having an extra set of sturdy, reliable arms, ifting tools and materials with less effort and greater precision.

Including two high-capacity BP 18 Li 4,0 HPC-ASI batteries provides lasting runtime so you can keep going through long jobs without frequent recharging. A rapid charger is also included to ensure minimal downtime.

Customizable Support for Every Task

No two overhead jobs are the same, and the ExoActive’s adjustable support settings help you match the assistance to your needs:

• Five support force levels let you fine-tune the amount of assistance.

• Three predefined working zones target support from the waist up, chest height, or overhead.

• Optional custom profiles can be set using the Festool Work App, offering even more precision tailoring for specific workflows.

With just a few taps or a quick turn of the controller, you can adjust both the magnitude and orientation of the lift assistance to suit what you’re doing at that very moment.

Comfort and Fit Designed for the Professional

Festool understands that no wearable support system should impede movement or cause additional discomfort. The ExoActive delivers:

• Backpack-style design for natural wearability.

• Quick height and fit adjustments that adapt to individual body sizes.

• Maximum freedom of motion, so you can mix, reach, bend, and grip without being restricted.

• Lightweight and ergonomic construction, ensuring it feels comfortable even during full-day use.

Straps and textiles are removable and washable, making the ExoActive ideal for shared jobsite use or multi-user crews.

Unmatched Usability and Control

Intuitive, Easily Reachable Controls

The ExoActive places control right where you need it. An ergonomically positioned controller lets you:

• Switch assistance on or off instantly.

• Increase or decrease support levels.

• Select your working zone on the fly.

If you need to pause the system, say, to pick up a screw or check a plan, you can do so with a single press.

Smart System Integration

Because the ExoActive is part of Festool’s 18-volt platform, it integrates seamlessly with your existing Festool battery ecosystem. Batteries, chargers, and service coverage all align with the tools you already rely on.

The exoskeleton can also be managed with the Festool Work App, giving you advanced customization and even additional support profiles for specialized jobs or team preferences.

Ideal Applications

The ExoActive Exoskeleton shines in work scenarios where overhead or extended arm use is unavoidable:

• Drywall sanding and finishing

• Painting ceilings and high walls

• Wallpaper installation

• Suspended ceiling assembly

• Manual assembly at or above shoulder level

• Using handheld power tools in elevated positions

Whether you’re sanding for hours, taping seams, or installing overhead fittings, the ExoActive gives you the endurance boost your body needs to stay efficient and precise.

What's Included?

When you purchase the ExoActive Exoskeleton, you receive a complete, ready-to-work package:

• ExoActive Exoskeleton unit.

• TG-EXO 18 Support Harness.

• KS-EXO 18 Headrest.

• Two BP 18 Li 4,0 HPC-ASI high-power battery packs.

• Rapid Charger (TCL 6).

• Robust EPP transport and storage box.

This full kit ensures you can start working with power support right out of the box, without needing additional accessories or parts.

Durability, Service, and Confidence

Like all Festool products, the ExoActive is built for professional use and long-term reliability. It’s fully covered by Festool’s Service all-inclusive warranty, giving you peace of mind and service support you can trust across jobs and job sites.

Real Results, Less Fatigue, More Precision

Users report that once they’ve experienced working with the ExoActive, they struggle to go back to traditional overhead methods. The system’s powerful active support transforms physically demanding tasks into more manageable efforts, allowing you to stay focused longer, maintain higher quality work, and enjoy your craft more fully.

Who It’s For

The ExoActive isn’t just another wearable gadget, it’s a professional-grade productivity and health tool designed for:

• Painters and drywall finishers

• Contractors and remodelers

• Ceiling installers

• Tradespeople who work above shoulder level routinely

• Any professional looking to minimize fatigue and maximize output

The Future of Overhead Work

The Festool ExoActive Exoskeleton sets a new standard in ergonomic assistance, blending state-of-the-art active support technology with practical, intuitive design. Its powerful battery-driven assistance elevates your endurance, preserves your energy, and helps you focus on the task at hand, not on fatigue.

If your work involves repetitive overhead effort or extended arm use, the ExoActive isn’t just a tool you could use, it’s a tool you’ll want to use. Faster work, reduced strain, and greater comfort are no longer aspirations; they’re built right into this groundbreaking exoskeleton.