# Under-Arm Exoskeletons The Festool ExoActive Exoskeleton Simplifies Overhead Tasks By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2024-08-19 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exoactive-exoskeleton References: [chronicle-tribune](https://www.chronicle-tribune.com/news/wire/innovation-unveiled-festool-introduces-first-to-market-exoactive-exoskeleton-to-level-up-your-productivity/article_a55216bc-a902-5d21-b02d-c28ec2bd02b0.html) & [festool](https://www.festool.com/blog/news/exoactive-exoskeleton)  Manual labor can be physically taxing on the body, and can lead to extended stress, soreness and strain, but Festool's first-to-market ExoActive exoskeleton provides under-arm support to reduce fatigue and helps workers perform [overhead tasks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/posture-monitoring-wearable) more comfortably and efficiently. Rick Bush, Senior Product Marketing Manager at Festool, says the ExoActive exoskeleton, "becomes an extension of the user," and it's as comfortable and easy to wear as a [rucksack](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-weigh-backpack). Adjustments can be made to the battery-powered ExoActive for individual comfort, making Festool's first active exoskeleton a valuable addition to professionals in virtually all the trades in the construction industry, whether they've been tasked with painting, wallpapering, sanding drywall or installing fixtures on walls and ceilings. With the Festool Work App, users can choose additional profiles for optimal support, enhanced endurance and reduced fatigue. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 27% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Battery-powered Exoskeletons:** Battery-powered exoskeletons provide individualized support and enhance stamina for labor-intensive tasks. - **Ergonomic Wearable Technology:** Wearable technology designed ergonomically offers significant reductions in worker fatigue and injury. - **Smart Construction Gear:** Smart construction gear integrates with apps for customized performance settings and improved efficiency. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Construction:** The construction industry benefits from innovative exoskeletons that improve worker endurance and reduce physical strain. - **Manufacturing:** Manufacturing processes become safer and more efficient with the adoption of exoskeletons for employee support. - **Healthcare:** Healthcare applications of exoskeletons provide rehabilitative support and enhance physical therapy outcomes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Assistive Upper-Body Exoskeletons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upperbody-exoskeleton.md) - [Supportive Exoskeleton Labor Vests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cray-x.md) - [Wearable Bodily Support Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pum-soft-exoskeleton.md) - [Load-Relieving Armored Exoskeletons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/armored-exoskeleton.md) - [Portable Trail-Ready Exoskeletons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypershell-omega.md) - [Senior-Supporting Exoskeletons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seniorsupporting-robotic-exoskeletons.md) - [AI-Powered Outdoor Exoskeletons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypershell-x-ultra.md) - [Consumer-Ready Exoskeletons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enhanced-robotics-sportsmate5.md) - [Physical Augmentation Exoskeletons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dnsys-x1-exoskeleton.md)