Tenniix Robot Hyfforddi Tenis by Cynthia Chen

Tenniix Robot Hyfforddi Tenis by Cynthia Chen is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Gwobr Arian A' Design Award in Nwyddau Chwaraeon Competition Category.

ArianNwyddau Chwaraeon· 2026

Tenniix Robot Hyfforddi Tenis

by Cynthia Chen

Client: Tenniix

Gwobr Arian A' Design Award Winner in Nwyddau Chwaraeon Category

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The Design

About Tenniix Robot Hyfforddi Tenis

Robot tenis deallusrwydd artiffisial yw Tenniix a ddyluniwyd i weithredu fel partner hyfforddi. Mae system gweledigaeth ddeuol yn olrhain safle'r chwaraewr a llwybr y bêl mewn amser real. Mae Tenniix yn symud yn annibynnol i ddychwelyd ergydion ac i greu ralïau parhaus. Dewisir cyflymder a moddau hyfforddi drwy orchmynion llais neu drwy ap. Mae'r defnydd yn syml: agorir y panel plygu, llwythir y peli, a dechreuir ymarfer. Mae'r robot yn mesur 392 wrth 271 wrth 448 milimetr. Y nod yw gwneud hyfforddiant uwch yn hygyrch i chwaraewyr ar bob lefel.

The Recognition

About the Gwobr Arian A' Design Award

Mae Tenniix Robot Hyfforddi Tenis yn enillydd Gwobr Arian A' Design Award, cydnabyddiaeth hynod fawreddog a roddir i ddyluniadau o'r radd uchaf, hardd a thrawiadol. Mae enillwyr Arian yn weithiau tra disglair a hynod greadigol sydd yn darlunio arbenigedd, dawn a chraffter rhagorol eu dylunwyr. Disgwylir i Tenniix Robot Hyfforddi Tenis fod yn waith gwych ac esiampl, yn nodedig o broffesiynol ac yn ddwfn arloesol. Mae'r dyluniad buddugol hwn o Wobr Arian A' Design Award yn ddyfais hynod nodedig a edmygir sydd yn elwa ac yn symud ymlaen ffiniau celf, gwyddoniaeth, dylunio a thechnoleg. Mae Tenniix Robot Hyfforddi Tenis yn greadigaeth y cenfigennir wrthi yn eang, sydd yn deffro dyheadau, yn cyflwyno teimladau cadarnhaol ac yn cynnau rhyfeddod a syndod.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Tenniix is an AI-powered tennis robot that combines artificial intelligence, voice control, and advanced robotics to act as an intelligent training partner. With a dual-vision AI system, it tracks player position and ball trajectory in real time, moves autonomously for realistic rallies, and delivers personalized, game-like training through continuous AI learning.
Dimensions & Packaging: 392*271*448mm
Tags: Tenniix, AI tennis robot, AI ball machine, tennis training, smart sports, solo tennis, tennis practice, sports technology, intelligent training, tennis innovation
Production Technology: Tenniix was realized through an integrated process combining mechanical engineering, embedded systems, and AI software development. The product utilizes precision-molded structural components, durable lightweight materials, and a modular hardware architecture. A dual-vision AI system, onboard processors, and motion control algorithms were developed through iterative prototyping and real-world testing, ensuring reliable performance, accurate tracking, and scalable production readiness.
Design Challenge: The main challenge was balancing advanced AI and robotics with simplicity and reliability for everyday users. Internally, the team needed to translate professional training standards into an intuitive experience. Externally, constraints such as hardware durability, production scalability, cost control, and real-time AI performance required continuous optimization. Overcoming these factors demanded close integration of design, engineering, and real-world testing.
Research: Type of Research: Applied design and user-centered research.
Research Objectives: To create an intelligent tennis training partner that improves realism and accessibility.
Methodology: Iterative prototyping combined with field testing.
Data Collection and Tools: Motion tracking, AI vision data, usage logs, and user feedback.
Participants/Experiments: Professional athletes, coaches, and amateur players.
Results: Improved training continuity and realism.
Insights and Impacts: The research bridges elite technology and everyday training, influencing sports product design and scalable business applications.
Inspiration: The inspiration for Tenniix emerged from extensive experience in robotics engineering and AI vision, combined with close collaboration with professional athletes and elite teams. Observing the gap between high-level training technology and everyday practice, the project was driven by the goal of translating advanced AI, motion tracking, and data-driven analysis into an intelligent, accessible training partner for tennis players at all levels.
Project Duration: The project was officially initiated in October 2024 in Hong Kong, completed in September 2025 in Shenzhen, and subsequently exhibited at the CES exhibition in Las Vegas in January 2026.
Operation Flow: Tenniix is intuitive and easy to use. Users simply open the folding panel, load the tennis balls, and begin training. The device automatically follows the player’s position and returns shots intelligently to create continuous rallies. Training pace and modes can be adjusted via voice commands or the app, without the need for complex setup.