Augmented Reality SandBox
The AR Sandbox is an interactive topographic model built by the Engineering Club to support geography education at our college. Designed to make learning more engaging, the sandbox uses a projector and depth sensor to create real-time contour lines and elevation colors on sand as students shape the terrain. Originally built for geography classes, it’s also a hands-on tool that anyone on campus can explore to learn about landforms, water flow, and elevation in a fun, visual way.
Timeline: Janurary 2025 - May 2025
Augmented Reality Sandbox main picture
Media
Calibrating AR Sandbox to track changes in the area.
Picture of students interacting with sandbox.
Group of students interacting with AR Sandbox.
Demo of the AR sandbox.
More videos of the AR sandbox.
Contributors
Name
Role
Contribution Highlight
Jared
Club Advisor
Handled ordering of materials such as computer parts to simulate the AR sandbox.
Kyle
Assembly
Handled ordering of materials such as ordered structs to create a base for the AR sandbox.
Aaron
Programmer
Programmed, assembled, and installed necessary components for the AR sandbox to run.