An artificial intelligence-powered robot, designed to assist tennis players of all levels in their training, glides across the court and responds to movements in real time.
The new AI-powered robot, designed to support the training of tennis players of all levels, glides across the court and reacts to movements in real time.
T-Apex, a sports conditioning robotics manufacturer based in San Francisco, USA, has just announced Tenniix — the mobile-based robotic tennis coach that mimics human-like movements on the court.
According to the company, the robot provides an intense and fully adaptable experience for the player, with up to 1,000 drills, 120 km/h serves, voice control, real-time feedback, and integrated tracking.
According to T-Apex, the launcher weighs only 7 kilograms — less than half the weight of traditional machines — and has the capacity to hold 100 balls with a battery that enables over 4,000 serves in 4 hours.
“More than a ball launcher, it’s a coach built on over 8,000 hours of robotics tested by athletes. This is how tomorrow’s champions train today,” says the product description on Kickstarter, a crowdfunding platform that supports innovative projects.
The company’s fundraising campaign reached its goal in just 5 minutes, attracting over 340 backers.
On a page created on YouTube, you can see several professional players and coaching staff members facing Tenniix and showcasing the robot’s full range of abilities. It is available in three versions: Basic (US$ 699), Pro (US$ 999), and Ultra (US$ 1,499), all with up to 41% discounts on Kickstarter.
Tenniix will be shipped worldwide, and different components are expected to be released over the course of several months, with no additional cost.
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