Tenniix Robot Fanofanana Tennis by Cynthia Chen

Tenniix Robot Fanofanana Tennis by Cynthia Chen is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Volafotsy in Famolavolana Fitaovam-panatanjahantena, Fanatanjahantena ary Fialam-boly Competition Category.

VolafotsyFitaovam-panatanjahantena· 2026

Tenniix Robot Fanofanana Tennis

by Cynthia Chen

Client: Tenniix

A' Design Award Volafotsy Winner in Fitaovam-panatanjahantena Category

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The Design

About Tenniix Robot Fanofanana Tennis

Tenniix dia robot tennis miorina amin'ny faharanitan-tsaina artifisialy natao ho mpiara-manazatra. Rafitra fahitana roa sosona no manara-maso ny toeran'ny mpilalao sy ny lalan'ny baolina amin'ny fotoana tena izy. Mihetsika ho azy ny Tenniix mba hamerina ny baolina sy hamorona fifanakalozana mitohy. Ny hafainganam-pandeha sy ny fomba fanazarana dia fidiana amin'ny alalan'ny baiko am-peo na amin'ny alalan'ny rindranasa. Tsotra ny fampiasana azy: sokafana ny takelaka mivalona, ampidirina ny baolina, dia manomboka ny fanazarana. Ny haben'ny robot dia 392 amin'ny 271 amin'ny 448 milimetatra. Ny tanjona dia ny hahatonga ny fanazarana avo lenta ho azon'ny mpilalao amin'ny ambaratonga rehetra atao.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Volafotsy

Nandresy ny A' Design Award Volafotsy ny famolavolana Tenniix Robot Fanofanana Tennis, fankasitrahana malaza be omena ny famolavolana ambaratonga ambony, tsara tarehy ary mahavariana. Ny mpandresy Volafotsy dia asa mamirapiratra dia mamirapiratra ary mamorona dia mamorona izay maneho ny fahaizana, ny talenta ary ny fahamaotinan-tsain'ny mpamolavola azy. Andrasana ho asa mahagaga, ohatra tsara, mahay amin'ny asa ary vaovao amin'ny halalin-tsaina ny famolavolana Tenniix Robot Fanofanana Tennis. Ity famolavolana nandresy ny A' Design Award Volafotsy ity dia fikarohana miavaka be ary ankafizina izay mahasoa ary mampandroso ny sisintanin'ny zavakanto, ny siansa, ny famolavolana ary ny teknolojia. Ny famolavolana Tenniix Robot Fanofanana Tennis dia famoronana mahazo fitaka be izay mamaly ny faniriana, mitondra fihetseham-po tsara ary mamelona fahagagana sy fahatalanjonana.

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.