Tenniix Lub Neej Hlau Qhia Ntaus Pob Tennis by Cynthia Chen

Tenniix Lub Neej Hlau Qhia Ntaus Pob Tennis by Cynthia Chen is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Nyiaj in Tsim Khoom Siv Kis Las, Kev Tawm Dag Zog thiab Khoom Siv Lom Zem Competition Category.

NyiajKhoom Siv Kis Las· 2026

Tenniix Lub Neej Hlau Qhia Ntaus Pob Tennis

by Cynthia Chen

Client: Tenniix

A' Design Award Nyiaj Winner in Khoom Siv Kis Las Category

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The Design

About Tenniix Lub Neej Hlau Qhia Ntaus Pob Tennis

Tenniix yog ib lub neej hlau ntaus pob tennis uas siv kev txawj ntse tshuab (artificial intelligence) tsim los ua ib tug phooj ywg pab qhia kev xyaum. Lub tshuab pom ob txheej taug qab tus neeg ntaus pob qhov chaw sawv thiab txoj kab lub pob ya mus rau tam sim ntawd. Tenniix txav mus los nws tus kheej los ntaus pob rov qab thiab tsim kev sib ntaus pob tsis tu ncua. Xaiv qhov ceev thiab hom kev xyaum tau los ntawm kev hais lus lossis siv ib qho application. Kev siv yooj yim heev: qhib daim phiaj uas tais tau, ntim cov pob rau hauv, ces pib xyaum tau tam sim ntawd. Lub neej hlau no loj li 392 x 271 x 448 milimev. Lub hom phiaj yog kom cov neeg ntaus pob txhua theem tau txais kev xyaum qib siab yooj yim.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Nyiaj

Tenniix Lub Neej Hlau Qhia Ntaus Pob Tennis yog tus yeej ntawm A' Design Award Nyiaj, ib qho kev lees paub muaj meej mom heev tshaj li qub uas muab rau cov qauv tsim qib siab, zoo nkauj thiab ua rau neeg xav tsis thoob. Cov neeg yeej Nyiaj yog cov haujlwm ci ntsa iab heev thiab tsim tshiab heev uas qhia txog kev paub, kev txawj ntse thiab kev ntse ntawm cov kws tsim qauv. Tenniix Lub Neej Hlau Qhia Ntaus Pob Tennis xav tias yuav yog ib qho haujlwm zoo kawg nkaus uas tsim rau qhia, tshaj lij heev thiab tsim tshiab tob. Cov qauv tsim yeej A' Design Award Nyiaj no yog ib qho khoom tsim uas pom tseeb heev thiab neeg qhuas uas pab tau thiab nthuav dav ciam teb ntawm kev kos duab, kev tshawb fawb, kev tsim qauv thiab thev naus laus zis. Tenniix Lub Neej Hlau Qhia Ntaus Pob Tennis yog ib qho khoom tsim uas neeg coob xav tau, uas ua rau xav, coj kev xav zoo thiab ua rau xav tsis thoob thiab xav paub.

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.