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Tenniix Robotа Rahênana Tenîsê by Cynthia Chen

Tenniix Robotа Rahênana Tenîsê by Cynthia Chen is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Xelata A' Design Award a Zîvîn in Dîzayna Kelûpelên Werzîşê, Fîtnesê û Bêhnvedanê Competition Category.


ZîvKelûpelên Werzîşê· 2026

Tenniix Robotа Rahênana Tenîsê

by Cynthia Chen

Client: Tenniix

Xelata A' Design Award a Zîvîn Winner in Kelûpelên Werzîşê Category

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The Design

About Tenniix Robotа Rahênana Tenîsê

Tenniix robotek tenîsê ya bi zîrekiya hunerî ye ku wek hevalbendek rahênanê hatiye dîzaynkirin. Sîstemek dîtinê ya ducarî di dema rast de cihê lîstikvan û rêça topê dişopîne. Tenniix bi awayekî serbixwe tevdigere da ku lêdanan vegerîne û rallîyên berdewam biafirîne. Leza rahênanê û awayên wê bi fermanên dengî an jî bi rêya sepanekê têne hilbijartin. Bikaranîn hêsan e: panela pêçandî tê vekirin, top têne barkirin û rahênan dest pê dike. Pîvanên robotê 392 bi 271 bi 448 mîlîmetre ne. Armanc ew e ku rahênana pêşketî ji lîstikvanên hemû astan re bigihîne.

The Recognition

About the Xelata A' Design Award a Zîvîn

Tenniix Robotа Rahênana Tenîsê xelatgirê Xelata A' Design Award a Zîvîn e, nasîneke bi awayekî awarte bi prestîj ku ji sêwiranên di asta herî bilind de, xweşik û bibandor re tê dayîn. Xelatgirên Zîvînê karên pir birûsk û pir afirîner in, yên ku pisporiya hêja, jêhatîbûn û zîrekiya sêwiranerên xwe nîşan didin. Tê hêvîkirin ku Tenniix Robotа Rahênana Tenîsê karekî mînak, pir pîşekar û bi kûrahî nûjen be. Ev sêwirana bi Zîvînê serketî vedîtineke berbiçav û hatiye sitayişkirin e ku ji bo fireh kirina sînorên huner, zanist, sêwiran û teknolojiyê tevkarî dike. Tenniix Robotа Rahênana Tenîsê afirandinek e ku gelek kes çavê xwe lê dikin, daxwazan şiyar dike, hestên erênî tîne û heyirînê çêdike.

Behind the Design

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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.

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