This electric screwdriver uses a camera and AI to figure out what bit you need — SkimNews
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- Arrowmax is offering the Arrowspace S1 through Kickstarter for about $79 standalone or $129 with the smart bit case; retail pricing will be higher, and the earliest stated shipping date is April 2027.
- Arrowspace S1 uses a bottom-mounted camera and LED plus an extending “precision contact probe” to hold the camera at its ideal focus distance before its AI model processes a screw-head image.
- Arrowspace S1 displays the required bit type and size in a connected mobile app and automatically chooses a torque setting intended to reduce the risk of damaging the fastener.
- S1 Smart Case contains 52 steel bits and lights the matching bit with an individual LED, eliminating the need to search through the set after identification.
- Arrowspace S1 carries a company-claimed 600mAh rechargeable battery rated for up to 90 minutes or more than 900 screws, with performance varying if automatic torque adjustment is off and the user raises torque.
Why it matters: For DIY users, the $79 standalone option includes automated bit selection and torque setting, while the $129 bundle supplies 52 illuminated bits. That reduces the trial-and-error behind a stated risk of stripped screws, but buyers wait until at least April 2027, and the claimed 900-screw runtime changes when torque is raised manually.
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