What SandWorm does
SandWorm One is an autonomous metal detecting rover. It walks a planned grid so every pass stays aligned, reads each target with an in-house multi-frequency plate, and tells you what the metal is before you dig.
What's in the box
- SandWorm One rover
- SandWorm Control Adapter
Key capabilities
- Dual-band RTK positioning keeps every pass within a few centimetres of the plan.
- In-house multi-frequency plate with I/Q demodulation reads phase angle and time constant, not just size.
- Mineralised soil and wet beach sand are balanced out before they reach the screen.
- Six presets — All-metal, Jewellery, Coins, Relics, Beach, Gold — switch in one click.
- Front sensors steer around rocks, roots and fences; if there is no clean line, the rover stops and waits.
- 100 mm ground clearance, sealed IPX6 chassis, about 2.5 hours of search per pack, quick-release battery.
Pre-ordering
- US$50 deposit — holds your unit in the build queue and takes 10% off the price.
- The deposit is credited against the balance, which is due before dispatch.
- The Protection Bundle is not included with a deposit reservation.
- Cancel at any time before final assembly for a full refund.
- Dispatch timing — production is still being finalised, so we do not publish a fixed date. We confirm your dispatch date by email before your rover ships; if it does not suit you, cancel for a full refund.
Protection bundle
- Extended warranty — one extra year on top of the standard six-month warranty — 18 months in total, starting the day your rover ships.
- Priority service — warranty work and check-ups go to the front of our service queue.
The bundle can be added when we confirm your build slot.
Returns
- To return a rover, send back the complete kit: the SandWorm One rover and the SandWorm Control Adapter.
- Return shipping is paid by the customer, unless the rover arrived faulty or damaged.
- Returns missing either item may be refused, or refunded less the value of the missing part.
Questions before ordering? Email sandworm@matchbox-tech.com — we answer within one working day.
How it works
Set. Scan. Discover.
A simple workflow built around the way detectorists search in the field.
Define the search area
Set the area you want SandWorm to cover.
Let SandWorm scan
The rover follows a systematic route across the designated ground.
Investigate the signals
Stay focused on promising targets and the moment of discovery.
Key features
Built around the search
Six systems working together so you can stay focused on signals, judgement and discovery.
RTK precision positioning
Centimetre-level RTK correction keeps the rover locked to the planned grid, pass after pass.
Off-road capable
100 mm of ground clearance and a low, stable chassis keep the coil at a constant height over sand, mud, rock and roots, so the scan pattern stays unbroken.
In-house search coil
Our own detection plate, tuned for depth and clean separation in mineralised ground.
In-house drive motor
Purpose-built motors deliver torque on soft sand and control on loose rock.
Automatic route planning
Define the search area and the rover generates a systematic scan path for it.
Dust and water resistant
Sealed construction for rain, mud and sandy conditions between sessions.
Prototype systems shown. Final production configuration may change.
FAQ
Questions, answered
What is SandWorm?+
SandWorm is an autonomous metal detecting rover designed to cover a designated search area systematically.
What terrain is SandWorm designed for?+
The rover is being prepared for mixed-terrain field testing across sand, dirt and grass.
How deep can it detect?+
Current testing has demonstrated detection of a coin buried 20 cm underground. Actual depth varies with soil conditions, target material and environmental interference.
Is this the final production specification?+
This is a pre-order. Final production specifications and package contents are confirmed before dispatch, and this page is updated as each system is signed off.
When will my SandWorm ship?+
Production is still being finalised, so there is no fixed dispatch date yet. Reserve with a US$50 deposit and we email you the dispatch date before your rover ships — if it does not suit you, cancel for a full refund.
SandWorm One pre-order
Ready to cover more ground?
Reserve with a US$50 deposit — 10% off, credited against the price. Dispatch timing is confirmed by email before we ship.Pre-order SandWorm One
