If you've ever viewed the original Star Wars trilogy, you would probably recall that Luke Skywalker's hand was replaced with a bionic arm after Darth Vader hacked it off. Though the technology we have today is still a bit behind in relation to that of the Star Wars cosmos, you still have access to an instrument with functions that even Luke's robotic hand can't do. Think of a bionic hand equipped with Mr. Fantastic's stretching abilities--that's a grabbing device.

Everyone has endured that feeling of uselessness every time you can't get a hold of certain objects. However, with the type of reaching instruments we have, you'd never have to fret about that ever again. These days, you don't have to strain yourself when reaching for the remote control, or be in danger of slipping from a step ladder when cleaning the bird feeder. And that's just a few of its uses; depending on the type, grabber gadgets can make your life less complicated in a lot of ways.

The Grappler

The Grappler is a grabbing tool at its simplest. It is constructed from aluminum and has claw-like protrusions at the end. The handle houses a trigger-like device and each time you tighten your grip on it, the claws on the opposite end will close. You can use it to get a hold of hard-to-reach objects, reducing the need to stretch or rely on a ladder ever again.

The Handler

The Handler is another type of grappling equipment whose main purpose is to minimize the need for bending over and lifting up pails. The Handler is primarily a clamp with a handgrip that you can latch on to buckets to make ergonomically-friendly rubbish bins. If you pair it along with the Grappler, you can grab rubbish and put it into the trash bin without having to bend at an unnatural angle and in the process injure your vertebral column.

The Bag Opener

Picture yourself tidying up after a cookout. You may need to use a pretty big garbage sack, but keeping it wide open will probably be challenging if you have no one to help you. But with the help of bag openers, it's easier to keep it open; you can also use the handle to transport the bag-- then you can utilize your trash grabber device to stuff it with detritus.

The Gain Cane

Think of an apparatus that is both a reaching tool and a stick simultaneously. Gain Canes are primarily Grapplers. Nevertheless, Gain Canes are built stronger and are devised particularly to be used as a walking cane by those who need one. These days, you don't have to stress your body when bending, getting up, or getting hold of stuff.

One common type of grabber gadgets is the Gopher pick up tool -- but before you buy one, spare some time to compare it first to other makes on the market.