Wacky Gadgets
Metal Detecting Sandals
If you think it’s a little bit nerdy wandering around a beach waving a metal detector from side to side a solution is now at hand, well feet actually; the Metal Detecting Sandals (white socks optional).
These are the sandals that can detect metal while you walk, allowing you to find buried artifacts while strolling the beach. A copper coil built into the right sandal is powered via a battery pack that straps to your calf. Using beat frequency oscillation technology, the ring creates a magnetic field; when a metal object is underfoot–up to 2′–it distorts the field and the battery pack alerts you to the presence of metal using a flashing red light and either a gentle vibration or a clearly audible buzz.
You can buy the Metal Detecting Sandals from Hammacher for $59.95.
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Metal Detector Scoop » Blog Archive » Metal Detecting Sandals » Coolest Gadgets Says: June 22, 2009 at 12:20 pm
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Matt Says: January 27, 2010 at 6:04 pm
Absolutely Brilliant! This is one of those ideas you hit yourself in the forehead and say, I wish I would have thought of that.
Could be a little smaller though.. or wireless so you can’t hang it from your belt rather than strapped on the leg.
-Matt


crunchitech Says: June 22, 2009 at 9:23 am
i think this should be specially designed for Pakistan