Argentum Bona Athletica · 2026
Tenniix Automaton Exercitationi Tennisticae
by Cynthia Chen
- Praemium A' Design Award Argenteum 2026 in Bona Athletica
- CLIENT: Tenniix
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 18,877
- Verification code 033A9EB75C · Verify this award
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About Tenniix Automaton Exercitationi Tennisticae
Tenniix est automaton tennisticum intellegentia artificiali praeditum, quod munere socii exercitationis fungitur. Systema visionis duplex situm lusoris et cursum pilae continuo tempore observat. Tenniix sua sponte movetur ut ictus remittat et certamina continua efficiat. Celeritas modique exercitationis vocis imperiis vel per applicationem eliguntur. Usus simplex est: tabula plicabilis aperitur, pilae imponuntur, et exercitatio incipit. Automaton metitur trecenta nonaginta duo per ducenta septuaginta unum per quadringenta duodequinquaginta millimetra. Propositum est exercitationem provectam lusoribus omnium graduum accessibilem reddere.
About the Praemium A' Design Award Argenteum
Tenniix Automaton Exercitationi Tennisticae victor est Praemii A' Design Award Argenteum, honoris eximie amplissimi formis summi generis, pulchris et conspicuis dati. Victores Argenti opera valde splendida et creandi ingenio praedita sunt, quae praestantem peritiam, talentum et acumen auctorum suorum ostendunt. Exspectatur Tenniix Automaton Exercitationi Tennisticae opus mirabile, exemplare, valde professionale et penitus novum fore. Haec forma Argento victa inventum notabile et admiratum est, quod ad fines artis, scientiae, formandi rationis et technologiae promovendos confert. Tenniix Automaton Exercitationi Tennisticae creatio est, quam multi invident, quae cupiditates excitat, sensus bonos affert et admirationem miraculumque movet.
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- 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.
