RoboTwist Electric Jar Opener Deluxe
Kitchen Accessibility, Seniors, Arthritis Assistance, Low-Grip Cooking, Everyday Food Prep
Overview
The RoboTwist Electric Jar Opener Deluxe is a battery-powered kitchen gadget that removes tight jar lids without any hand twisting. You set it over the lid, press the single button, and two motorised vice grips hold the unit steady while the lid is spun off, which is why it is widely sold as an aid for seniors and people with arthritis. This Deluxe version is the higher torque revision of the original RoboTwist, and the manufacturer states that the adjustable grips fit lids from 1.2 to 3.5 inches in diameter, covering small spice jars through large pickle and pasta sauce jars. It runs on 2 AA batteries, needs no cord or outlet, and the arms retract to their smallest position for drawer storage. Prices vary by retailer, at around $19.60 on Amazon and $29.99 on the manufacturer's own GraniteStone store at the time of writing.
Key Highlights
- Fully hands-free opening at one touch: the unit grips the jar and spins the lid off, so no grip strength or wrist torque is needed
- Higher torque Deluxe revision of the original RoboTwist, built for vacuum-sealed and stubborn lids that manual grippers cannot move
- Two self-adjusting vice grips clamp lids from 1.2 to 3.5 inches in diameter, so small spice jars and large pickle jars use the same tool with no attachments to swap
- Cordless and battery powered, running on 2 AA batteries, so it needs no outlet and can live on the counter or in a drawer
- Retracts to its smallest size for compact storage, and is widely stocked for seniors and people with arthritis
Technical Specifications
| Brand | RoboTwist (Emson) |
|---|---|
| Model | RoboTwist Electric Jar Opener Deluxe |
| Type | Cordless automatic electric jar opener |
| Power Source | Battery powered, runs on 2 AA batteries (not included) |
| Opening Mechanism | Two large motorised no-slip vice grips clamp the lid and hold the unit in place while the lid is twisted off |
| Operation | One-touch button operation, fully hands-free, no twisting or grip strength needed |
| Jar Size Range | Jar lids from 1.2 to 3.5 inches in diameter |
| Compatibility | Glass jars with twist-off metal lids such as pickles, pasta sauce, jam, salsa and condiments; the range is also marketed for bottles |
| Weight | Not published |
| Dimensions | Not published; the arm assembly retracts to its smallest position at the press of a button for drawer storage |
| Price | $19.60 - $29.99 |
