Arrowspace Launches $119 S1 Screwdriver, Using Camera to Identify 12 Screw Types

3 articles · Updated · Yanko Design · Oct 27

$119 Arrowspace S1 pairs a rear camera with image recognition to identify a screw’s drive type and size, then lights the matching bit slot in its smart case.
A metal contact probe fixes the lens at a constant distance for sharp close-ups, while a phone app runs a local YOLO model trained on tens of thousands of screw photos.
The driver keeps Arrowmax’s 10 kgf·cm electric torque ceiling, adds Auto mode to choose a conservative preset, and switches to manual for up to 30 kgf·cm on stubborn screws.
The kit includes a CNC aluminum case, 52 hardened S2 steel bits, a 2-inch TFT display and a 600mAh battery rated for 900-plus screws or about 90 minutes of use.
Arrowspace is pitching the S1 at hobbyists and repair users who lack expert bit recognition, with delivery estimated for April 2027 and software updates planned beyond today’s 12 profiles.