The ESP-1000 is a metal detector designed specifically for professional treasure hunters. It maintains powerful detection performance while significantly improving user ergonomics and overall usability.


The hubless wheels reduce the overall weight of the detector and solve a key ergonomic issue: users no longer have to support the entire device with one arm. The wheel itself acts as a stable support point, making the detector much easier to handle. In addition, the wheels and the entire drive system are electrically powered, allowing the detector to move at a constant speed during scanning—something that is difficult to achieve with manual operation.


The fully integrated design of the detector—featuring built-in brakes and a sensor module within the wheel—minimizes the number of components while keeping the device simple and visually appealing. With just a light push, the user can position the detector upright on the ground, allowing it to stand automatically without additional support.


The detector’s display is integrated into the top of the wheel, using adjustable light colors to communicate different types of information. Users can intuitively read the status through light changes, and the lighting can also be used for visibility during nighttime operation.


The detector allows users to easily swap different sensors on the same device for various detection purposes, eliminating the need to frequently replace entire machines or individual components.


In addition, users can choose between different color options, allowing the device to be visually customized to match specific environments or user preferences.











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ESP 1000 




Shengjie Guo

Winter semester 2022–2023

Cooperate partner 
OKM

Industrial Design 

HTW Berlin




Made With:

Miro
Adobe Illustrator
Procreate
Rhino
Shaper 3D
Keyshot

Design Stack:

Industrial Design Thinking
Sketching
CMF Development
CAD Modeling
Ergonomic Analysis 
Mechanical Layout 
Design System Thinking
User Scenario Mapping 
Experience Flow Design 
Rapid Prototyping
Rendering & Animation 
Speculative Design