AR Sandbox — Topography and Real-Time Elevation Mapping (Festival Hardware)

by Bobu Dragos • Oct 16, 2025 • Year: 2025
2025
Description: A depth camera and projector turn sand into a live contour map.

Objective


Demonstrate contour lines and watershed concepts with an interactive model.

Materials


- Depth camera, projector, PC
- Sandbox with fine sand
- Calibration board

Procedure


1. Calibrate camera–projector alignment.
2. Shape terrain; observe real-time contour updates.
3. Simulate rainfall and drainage.
4. Explain elevation, slope, and basins.

Conclusion


Projected feedback links physical modeling to geographic concepts.
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Mihoc Elisabeta Teacher
This is brilliant! Well researched and executed.
October 20, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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Project Information
Author
Bobu Dragos
Year
2025
Published
October 16, 2025