Trying to find the right bit for a stubborn screw can waste time and, if you guess wrong, damage the fastener. Arrowmax wants its new electric screwdriver to take the guesswork out of that process. The company's Arrowspace S1 pairs a camera with AI to identify the screw and tell the user exactly which bit and size to use.

When will the Arrowspace S1 ship and how much does it cost?

The S1 is being offered through a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign. Arrowmax has crowdfunded other products before. Preorders for the screwdriver alone start at around $79. Bundling it with the S1 smart bit case raises the preorder price to around $129. Full retail pricing will be higher, and the company does not expect the S1 to ship until April 2027 at the earliest.

The screwdriver competes in a crowded field. Hoto and Fanttik have already improved the design and features of electric screwdrivers. Arrowmax is betting that intelligence is the next step. Choosing the wrong bit size can strip a screw and turn a quick fix into a much harder repair, and the S1 is designed to prevent that.

How does the Arrowspace S1 find the right screwdriver bit?

A small camera with an LED light sits on the bottom of the device and captures an image of the screw head. Next to the camera is a "precision contact probe" that extends to rest on the surface of the screw. The probe keeps the camera at the ideal focus distance, which gives the AI model a clearer image to analyze.

Once the AI processes the photo, the type and size of bit needed appear in a connected mobile app. The screwdriver also selects a safe torque setting based on the identified screw, reducing the risk of damaging the fastener.

The optional S1 Smart Case holds a collection of 52 steel bits. Each bit has an LED beside it that lights up when it is the one the screwdriver has identified, so the user does not have to hunt through the case.

How long does the Arrowspace S1 battery last?

The S1 runs on a 600mAh rechargeable battery. Arrowmax says the battery can power the tool for up to 90 minutes or tighten and loosen more than 900 screws. Those numbers will change if the user turns off the automatic torque adjustments and sets the torque manually. An OLED screen on the device shows the remaining charge, the current torque setting and the direction the bit is set to rotate.

This article was written with the assistance of AI.
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