Camera-equipped screwdriver uses AI to identify screws and select bits
Arrowmax is crowdfunding the Arrowspace S1, an electric screwdriver that uses a camera and AI to identify screw types and sizes. It aims to make repairs easier by recommending the right bit and choosing a safe torque setting, reducing the chance of damaging a screw.
A camera and LED photograph the screw head, while a probe helps keep the image in focus; the result appears in a connected app. An optional case holds 52 steel bits and lights up the recommended one. The screwdriver is available to preorder for about $79, or around $129 with the case, and is not expected to ship before April 2027. Arrowmax claims its 600mAh battery can run for up to 90 minutes or handle more than 900 screws.
In short
- AI identifies the screw and recommends a bit.
- Automatic torque settings aim to protect fasteners.
- Preorders start at about $79; shipping is expected from April 2027.
Explained simply
Electric screwdrivers turn a motor to drive screws, saving effort on jobs such as assembling furniture or repairing electronics. Using the wrong bit can make a screw harder to remove or damage its head, while too much turning force can harm the screw or the material around it.
Arrowmax is a tool maker, and the Arrowspace S1 is designed to pair a small camera with software that recognises a screw head. The intended process is to show the user a suitable bit and torque setting; torque means the force used to turn the screw. A connected app displays the result, and an optional case stores the bits.
The idea matters to people who do repairs but may not know which bit or setting to choose. Crowdfunding means people can back a product before it is made and shipped, so its proposed features and delivery timing are not the same as a guarantee of what buyers will receive or when.
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Originally published by The Verge as “This electric screwdriver uses a camera and AI to figure out what bit you need”.