Companies like Hoto and Fanttik have improved the design and functionality of tools like power screwdrivers, but Arrowmax wants to make them smarter by adding a camera and artificial intelligence that work together to eliminate the trial and error of finding the exact type and size of bit you need. It’s convenient, but also useful, since choosing the wrong size could leave you with a stripped screw and a much more difficult repair.
Arrowmax is making the Arrowspace S1 available through a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter, but the company has already successfully funded other products. You can pre-order the screwdriver on its own for around $79, but its functionality and usefulness is expanded by pairing it with the S1 Smart Bit Case which brings the pre-order price to around $129. Full retail price will be higher and the S1 isn’t expected to ship until April 2027 at the earliest.
At the bottom of the S1 is a small camera with an LED light that is used to capture an image of a screw head. To ensure the AI model of the screwdriver has the best possible image to work with, next to the camera is a “precision contact probe” that extends and rests on the surface of the screw to ensure the camera is always at the ideal focusing distance.
Once the AI processes the photo, the type and bit size you need will be displayed via a connected mobile app. Based on the identified screw, the screwdriver will also automatically select a safe torque setting to reduce the risk of damaging the fastener. To save you the hassle of finding the exact bit you need, the optional S1 Smart Case has a collection of 52 steel bits with an LED next to each one that lights up so the one you need is easy to spot.
The Arrowspace S1 features a 600 mAh rechargeable battery that the company says offers enough power to run for up to 90 minutes, or tighten or loosen more than 900 screws. That performance will vary if you turn off the automatic torque adjustments and increase it yourself. The remaining charge is displayed on the screwdriver’s OLED screen, which also shows the current torque setting and which direction it is set to rotate.
