"Grabber" for paper sheets and small objects

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Update: I added a more rounded design featuring a 12mm hole. Upon inspection, I noticed that sometimes the top part breaks off from the "Ball-part". For individuals confined to wheelchairs, retrieving objects from the floor can be a challenging task. Fortunately, grabbers are available for this purpose. However, these tools often struggle with picking up small items or single sheets of paper, making it difficult or impossible to grasp them. I conceived an idea using sticky pads, commonly employed to secure cell phones to car dashboards. When soiled and losing their adhesive properties, these pads can be washed with water, restoring their stickiness. A designed part for the sticky pad features a ball joint, ensuring the pad remains nearly horizontal (this component must be printed with minimal supports, then broken free after printing). Additionally, I created a handle, which can be sourced from numerous online designs. For the stick itself, I utilized a piece of plastic tubing obtained from my local hardware store, boasting an 11.5mm radius. A second version was crafted with a 10mm hole, allowing for the use of alternative materials like wood or aluminum; modifying the hole is relatively simple using CAD software. Sticky pads can be readily purchased on Amazon.