# Prosthetic-Like Scoopers The HandTrux Shovel Can Dig Moats and Pick Up Dog Poop By Meghan Young | Published 2011-04-29 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handtrux-shovel References: [ohgizmo](http://www.ohgizmo.com/2011/04/26/handtrux-shovels-make-you-feel-like-a-superhero-when-cleaning-up-your-dogs-backyard-indiscretions/) & [uncommongoods](http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/handtrux-shovel) If you were looking for an easier way to scoop up your [dog's poop](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tushy-launched-hindsight) without touching it with your own hand (even with a bag, it's still rather disgusting), then the HandTrux Shovel is just what you have been looking for. Although it might look like some kind of [robotic prosthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bioservo-carbonhand), it simply slips over the bottom half of your arm and extends beyond your hand so that you can dig and scoop to your heart's content. Brought to you by [Uncommon Goods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheers-to-you-cocktail-kit), the HandTrux Shovel may be targeted towards children and playtime, but as you can see, it can come in handy for a number of different scenarios. Priced at an affordable $18, the HandTrux Shovel is worth the purchase. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/pets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Prosthetic-like Scoopers:** The development of prosthetic-like scoopers such as the HandTrux Shovel presents an opportunity to revolutionize the way we perform tasks with enhanced precision and convenience. - **Touchless Waste Collection:** The rise of touchless waste collection tools like the HandTrux Shovel opens up possibilities for promoting cleanliness and hygiene in various industries, from pet care to sanitation services. - **Multifunctional Tools:** The popularity of multifunctional tools such as the HandTrux Shovel highlights the potential to create innovative products that serve multiple purposes, providing versatility and practicality to users. ### Who This Affects Most - **Children's Toys:** The HandTrux Shovel demonstrates a disruptive innovation opportunity within the children's toy industry by introducing a unique playtime experience that combines imaginative play and practical use. - **Pet Care:** The HandTrux Shovel offers a disruptive innovation opportunity in the pet care industry, allowing for a more hygienic and efficient method of handling waste during pet ownership. - **Gardening and Landscaping:** The HandTrux Shovel presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the gardening and landscaping industry by providing a tool that enhances productivity and ergonomics for digging and scooping tasks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hole-Digging Power Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handheld-automatic-shovel.md) - [Adjustable Gripper Dog Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fetchpro.md) - [Gamified Trash Pickers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rubbish-beam.md) - [Paw-Print Soap Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dinoosh.md) - [Packable Backcountry Bathroom Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bathroom-kit.md) - [Ice Cream Sandwich Scoops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cream-sandwich-scoop.md) - [Hilarious Backside Grooming Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dude-wipes-2.md) - [Sweeping Lawn Debris Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gardena-leaf-lawn-collector.md) - [Cheeky Bathroom Plungers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylish-plunger.md)