Treasure Hunting

John Corney, of Corsley Heath, has created a remote controlled metal detector that can climb over footballs, and has an on-board camera to help the controller guide it while it hunts for treasure.

At 50, John Corney has found hundreds of old coins and medieval artifacts with his invention. It cost the creator £2,000 and six years to develop this creation, and was based on an idea he had after hearing a story about land mines.

It makes a fantastic metal detector and I think it is the future of metal detecting units. Anyone could use it because it is remote controlled. I hurt my back in the Gulf War and can’t swing round so this is great for me and for people of all abilities to use.

Mr. Corney is currently looking for a developer to help bring the device to market.

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