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IT Home reported on October 31 that, according to a report by foreign media outlet TechSpot this evening (the 31st), Hong Kong tool brand Arrowmax has launched the S1, billed as the world's first AI-powered electric screwdriver, on Kickstarter. The crowdfunding campaign reached its goal less than 24 hours after launch. The product starts at $80 (IT Home note: approximately 533.6 yuan at current exchange rates), with shipping expected to begin in April 2027.
The S1 aims to use AI to simplify the process of using a screwdriver, with the system helping to identify screws, select bits and adjust torque.
A contact probe is fitted at the rear of the S1. During use, the user simply presses the probe against the screw head to keep the camera at a suitable distance from the screw, after which a high-definition camera captures an image of the screw head.
Once the image has been captured, an AI model identifies the screw's size and shape. Arrowmax says the model was trained on tens of thousands of photos taken in real-world settings. All training samples were collected by its own engineering team, with no external training data used.
Users can also view the camera feed and adjust parameters such as torque and speed settings through a companion mobile app. The screwdriver communicates with the phone over a local connection and can be used without an internet connection.
After identifying the screw, the system lights up the storage location of the corresponding bit in the companion smart storage case and automatically adjusts the screwdriver's torque. Users no longer have to try bits one by one, and the risk of damaging a screw with an ill-fitting bit or excessive torque is reduced.
The S1 has an OLED screen that displays the remaining battery charge, torque setting and direction of rotation. Its built-in 600 mAh lithium-polymer battery provides about 90 minutes of use and, depending on the torque setting, can drive up to approximately 900 screws. The torque adjustment range is 1 to 10 kgf·cm. A USB-C charging port is located at the rear of the device, and a full charge takes about 70 minutes.
The S1 screwdriver alone starts at $80, while the early-bird price for a bundle with the smart storage case and 52 bits starts at $129 (approximately 860.4 yuan at current exchange rates). The crowdfunding campaign went live on October 20 and reached its funding goal in just 24 hours. It has now raised more than 10 times its target.
Other accessories include a right-angle adapter for $18 (approximately 120.1 yuan at current exchange rates), two bit adapter sets at $24 per set (approximately 160.1 yuan at current exchange rates), and a mini vise for $40 (approximately 266.8 yuan at current exchange rates).