The sandbox uses sand, a video game's camera sensor, and a digital projector to teach topography using augmented reality.

The Augmented Reality Sandbox was developed by the UC Davis W.M. Keck Center for Active Visualization in the Earth Sciences (KeckCAVES, http://www.keckcaves.org), supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. DRL 1114663.

All the files needed for the Windows version of this program can be found here:  MagicSand 

This will run on a standard Windows laptop, desktop, or microcomputer.  The latest ARSandTable that I built is using these items:

• Mini PC (roughly $180) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BP668VC5?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
  
  • 11th Gen Intel 4-Cores N5095
  • 8GB RAM
  • 256GB SSD Hard drive
• You will need an additional monitor to run the program while the projector displays the output
  • This tiny monitor cost around $50.  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09658247K?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
• Keyboard/mouse combo for the system.  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014EUQOGK?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
• Projector
  • Nearly any projector will work but for ease of installation, you will probably want to make sure you use a projector that has keystone adjustment options and mounting screw holes on the bottom.
• Xbox Kinect Sensor ($150)
• Power supply for Kinect sensor ($15)