Automatic Handsfree Lid Opener

Standing 12.5 cm high with a 9.5 cm diameter base and weighing 480 g, this opener uses food-grade ABS plastic and features a non-slip silicone base with four reinforced contact points. Its self-adjusting jaw fits lids from 3.5 cm to 9 cm — covering >95% of standard UK retail jars. It operates on 4 AA batteries (not included) and utilises a low-voltage DC motor for controlled, stall-resistant rotation. Activation is via a single tactile button press — the unit engages, rotates the lid fully, and deactivates without user follow-up. Developed with input from UK occupational therapists, it prioritises safety, predictability, and independence for users managing chronic hand conditions or age-related dexterity loss.