Custom Excavation Mode for iSandBOX
Turn your interactive sandbox into a hands-on archaeological dig featuring your own artefacts
What is the Custom Excavation Mode?
An immersive dig experience built around your collection
The Custom Excavation Mode transforms the iSandBOX into an interactive archaeological site. Visitors move their hands across the sand to scan the surface, locate buried objects and carefully excavate them — just like a real dig.
When an artefact is uncovered, it appears full screen with its own description, so guests can explore the find in detail. Because every object is modeled from your own exhibits, the experience is unique to your location.
A bespoke mode, tailored to your venue and your collection.
How the experience works
Three simple interactions create an engaging, hands-on dig
Scan the sand
Visitors sweep their hand over the sandbox to scan the surface and reveal where artefacts might be hidden beneath.
Dig and discover
Excavate the marked spots by digging into the sand to uncover the buried object hidden inside the dig site.
Full-screen reveal
Each discovered artefact is shown full screen with its name and description, turning every find into a learning moment.
Why order a custom mode
A turnkey way to bring your own exhibits to life
Your own collection
We digitize your real exhibits and finds, so visitors interact with objects that are unique to your venue.
Tailored to your location
The mode is adapted to your theme, historical period and audience — from prehistoric fossils to ancient pottery.
Higher engagement
A hands-on, gamified dig keeps visitors of all ages exploring longer and remembering more about your exhibits.
Turnkey service
You only send photos. We handle the modeling, texturing and integration, then deliver a ready-to-use mode.
Works on your device
Add the mode to an iSandBOX you already own, or order it together with a new interactive sandbox.
Easy to expand
Add new artefacts or dig themes over time to keep the experience fresh and aligned with new exhibitions.
How we create your mode
From your photos to a working dig on location — in five steps
1. You send photos of your items
Photograph the objects you want to include from several angles in good lighting.
Send us the photos along with any notes, descriptions or historical context you want visitors to see.
2. We build 3D models
Our 3D artists reconstruct each object as an accurate three-dimensional model based on your photos.
We preserve the shape, proportions and characteristic details so every artefact is instantly recognizable.
3. We texture and refine
Each model is textured with realistic materials and surface detail to match the original object.
The result is a lifelike artefact that looks convincing the moment it is uncovered on the sandbox.
4. We add the mode to your sandbox
We integrate the finished artefacts into the excavation mode and configure the dig sites and reveal screens.
The mode is tuned to your device so scanning, digging and full-screen reveals work smoothly together.
5. You run it on location
The mode is delivered to your iSandBOX and ready for visitors to use straight away.
Your team can launch the dig at any time, and we stay available to add new artefacts whenever you need.
Compatible with iSandBOX devices
The custom excavation mode can be installed on any iSandBOX interactive sandbox
iSandBOX Standard
Interactive sandbox for education and entertainment. Create landscapes, volcanoes, valleys and see them come to life with augmented reality.
iSandBOX Mini
Interactive sandbox for education and entertainment in a compact form. Create landscapes, volcanoes, valleys and see them come to life with augmented reality in a space-efficient design.
iSandBOX Adaptive
Interactive sandbox with custom design capabilities. We create tailored solutions that fit your specific space and requirements with full augmented reality functionality.
iSandBOX Special
Interactive sandbox specially designed for rehabilitation and therapy applications. Features wheelchair accessibility and adjustable height for inclusive augmented reality experiences.
Ready to bring your collection to life?
Tell us about your exhibits and your venue. We will prepare a custom excavation mode built around your artefacts and tailored to your location.
Frequently Asked Questions
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