diff --git a/code/game/machinery/pipe/pipe_dispenser.dm b/code/game/machinery/pipe/pipe_dispenser.dm
index a4aa112439a..a02f1c5572a 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/pipe/pipe_dispenser.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/pipe/pipe_dispenser.dm
@@ -105,6 +105,7 @@
 		add_fingerprint(user)
 	if(istype(I, /obj/item/pipe) || istype(I, /obj/item/pipe_meter))
 		to_chat(usr, SPAN_NOTICE("You put \the [I] back into \the [src]."))
+		user.remove_from_mob(I) //Catches robot gripper duplication
 		qdel(I)
 		return
 	else if(I.iswrench())
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/vending.dm b/code/game/machinery/vending.dm
index c01e2a014ed..b24a4702b40 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/vending.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/vending.dm
@@ -348,6 +348,7 @@
 		for(var/datum/data/vending_product/R in product_records)
 			if(W.type == R.product_path)
 				stock(R, user)
+				user.remove_from_mob(W) //Catches gripper duplication
 				qdel(W)
 				return
 		..()
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/wall_frames.dm b/code/game/machinery/wall_frames.dm
index 5f8a493db15..9c510f81125 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/wall_frames.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/wall_frames.dm
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@
 		return
 	..()
 
-/obj/item/frame/proc/try_build(turf/on_wall)
+/obj/item/frame/proc/try_build(turf/on_wall, mob/user)
 	if(!build_machine_type)
 		return
 
@@ -49,6 +49,7 @@
 	M.fingerprints = src.fingerprints
 	M.fingerprintshidden = src.fingerprintshidden
 	M.fingerprintslast = src.fingerprintslast
+	user.remove_from_mob(src) //Prevents gripper duplication
 	qdel(src)
 
 /obj/item/frame/fire_alarm
diff --git a/code/game/turfs/simulated/wall_attacks.dm b/code/game/turfs/simulated/wall_attacks.dm
index c4e4478f9e0..629895a5fb6 100644
--- a/code/game/turfs/simulated/wall_attacks.dm
+++ b/code/game/turfs/simulated/wall_attacks.dm
@@ -370,7 +370,7 @@
 
 	if(istype(W,/obj/item/frame))
 		var/obj/item/frame/F = W
-		F.try_build(src)
+		F.try_build(src, user)
 		return
 
 	else if(!istype(W,/obj/item/rfd/construction) && !istype(W, /obj/item/reagent_containers))
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/robot/items/gripper.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/robot/items/gripper.dm
index 4e46d0a408b..e4d82d8e0d1 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/robot/items/gripper.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/robot/items/gripper.dm
@@ -108,14 +108,15 @@
 	set desc = "Release an item from your magnetic gripper."
 	set category = "Robot Commands"
 
-	drop(get_turf(src))
+	drop(get_turf(src), usr)
 
-/obj/item/gripper/proc/drop(var/atom/target, var/feedback = TRUE)
+/obj/item/gripper/proc/drop(var/atom/target, mob/user, var/feedback = TRUE)
 	if(wrapped)
 		if(wrapped.loc == src)
 			if(force_holder)
 				wrapped.force = force_holder
 			wrapped.forceMove(target)
+			wrapped.dropped(user)
 			force_holder = null
 		if(feedback)
 			to_chat(loc, SPAN_NOTICE("You release \the [wrapped].")) // loc will always be the cyborg
@@ -145,6 +146,9 @@
 
 /obj/item/gripper/attackby(obj/item/O, mob/user)
 	if(wrapped)
+		if(O == wrapped)
+			attack_self(user) //Allows gripper to be clicked to use item. 
+			return
 		var/resolved = wrapped.attackby(O,user)
 		if(!resolved && wrapped && O)
 			O.afterattack(wrapped, user ,1)//We pass along things targeting the gripper, to objects inside the gripper. So that we can draw chemicals from held beakers for instance
diff --git a/html/changelogs/Doxxmedearly - Gripper_Fixes_Part_Whoknowsanymore.yml b/html/changelogs/Doxxmedearly - Gripper_Fixes_Part_Whoknowsanymore.yml
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..b2f5d3e1a3d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/html/changelogs/Doxxmedearly - Gripper_Fixes_Part_Whoknowsanymore.yml	
@@ -0,0 +1,8 @@
+author: Doxxmedearly
+
+delete-after: True
+
+changes:
+  - bugfix: "Fixed item duplication/icon updating issues related to borg gripper interactions with vending machines, pipe dispensers, and light fixtures."
+  - bugfix: "Borg players can once again click on the active gripper icon to activate the held item."
+  - bugfix: "Stacks dropped or placed by borg grippers will no longer display the stack amount next to the icon."