The short answer
An AR sandbox from us is listed at RM3,250 to RM21,110 (US$800 to US$5,200). The Augmented Reality Sandbox is a sand table with a projector overhead that paints colour contour bands and water onto the sand as children shape it. The exact figure depends on the size of the table and the set-up, and it comes with your quote. A larger play area of projected sand sits in a higher range, covered below.
Ringgit figures are converted from US dollars at RM4.059 to US$1 and rounded to the nearest RM10.
What an AR sandbox is
An AR sandbox is a box of sand with a projector and a depth sensor above it. The sensor reads the height of the sand surface. The projector then paints colour bands for height and blue water in the hollows. Children shape hills and hollows with their hands, and the picture follows what they build.
The Augmented Reality Sandbox is built for science centres and classrooms. It runs as a standalone set. It does not need an internet connection to play.
What you get at each price level
Two of our products put a projected picture on sand. They suit different buyers.
- Augmented Reality Sandbox: RM3,250 to RM21,110 (US$800 to US$5,200). This is a table-scale product. The page lists a sandbox frame and white sand. The sand has a 5 mm grain and weighs 150 kg. The projector and depth sensor mount above the table, and a host computer runs the picture. The lead time listed on the page is from 3 days.
- Interactive Sand Beach: RM15,830 to RM52,770 (US$3,900 to US$13,000). This is a play area of real white silica sand in a tray with a border. A projector casts waves, shells and sea creatures onto the surface, and a sensor tracks hands and feet. The page lists the sand, the projector, a motion sensor and a host computer. It suits indoor play centres where young children play on sand. Its range is a guide, so the quote sets the exact price. The lead time listed is also from 3 days.
If you want a table that is not filled with sand, the Pool Table Projector and the other projected tables are different products. They do not use sand, so we do not compare their prices here.
What drives the price
The range is wide because a few choices change the cost.
- Table size. A bigger sandbox needs more sand, a larger frame and a projector that covers the area. We confirm the footprint in the quote.
- Sand supply. The sand for the Augmented Reality Sandbox is heavy at 150 kg. Sand is bulky, and the quote should say who supplies it and how it is delivered.
- Projector and sensor. The picture only matches the sand if the projector and depth sensor cover the whole table, so the hardware follows the table size.
- Product type. The Interactive Sand Beach is a play area, not a table. It sits in a higher range than the sandbox.
- Delivery and installation. Packing the sand and frame, moving them to the room and mounting the projector above the table depend on your site.
Where a number is not on the product page, it comes with the quote.
Space, ceiling and power
The requirements differ a little between the two products, and each product page lists them.
- The Augmented Reality Sandbox needs a floor area for the sandbox with room to walk around it. The projector is mounted above the table, and we confirm the height in your quote. It needs power for the projector, the depth sensor and the host computer. It needs no network.
- The Interactive Sand Beach needs an indoor area for a sand tray with a border. The projector hangs above the sand. Keep the lighting moderate or lower, so the projected picture stays clear. It needs a standard power point. It needs no internet to play.
A bright room washes out any projected picture, so plan for dimmer light over the table.
Lead time
The product pages for the Augmented Reality Sandbox and the Interactive Sand Beach list a lead time from 3 days. Your quote confirms the date for your order and your site.
How to get an exact quote
Send the following details, and we can quote against them:
- The room or hall where the sandbox will stand, and its floor area.
- The ceiling height, or the height at which a projector can be mounted.
- Who will use it, such as a classroom, a science centre or a play centre, and how many children at one time.
- Whether you can supply the sand, or want us to include it.
- Your country, so that shipping is included.
Ask the quote to show the hardware, the sand, installation and shipping as separate lines. That makes it simple to compare with any other offer. You can browse related products in the Kids Learning Games and Outdoor Installations categories.
