Tenniix Tepoztlacatl Tennis Machtiloni by Cynthia Chen

Tenniix Tepoztlacatl Tennis Machtiloni by Cynthia Chen is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Mahuizolli A' Design Award Iztacteocuitlatl in Ollamaliztli Tlachihualli, Chicahualiztequitilli ihuan Ahuiltiliztli Tequitilli Tlachihchihualiztli Competition Category.

IztacteocuitlatlOllamaliztli Tlachihualli· 2026

Tenniix Tepoztlacatl Tennis Machtiloni

by Cynthia Chen

Client: Tenniix

Mahuizolli A' Design Award Iztacteocuitlatl Winner in Ollamaliztli Tlachihualli Category

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The Design

About Tenniix Tepoztlacatl Tennis Machtiloni

Tenniix ce tepoztlacatl tennis ica tlamatiliztli tlachihualli, omoyocox inic mochihuaz ce tlapalehuiani ipan machtiliztli. Ce ome-tlachializtli sistema quitoca in canin moquetza in ahuiliani ihuan in iohhui in pelota niman niman. Tenniix icel mohuica inic quicuepaz in tlamotlaliztli ihuan inic quichihuaz cemi ahuiliztli. In iyolic machtiliztli ihuan in itlamantli mopepenah ica tlahtolli tlanahuatilli ahnozo ica ce aplicación. In itequitiliz amo ohui: motlapoa in tlacuepaloni tlapechtli, motlaliah in pelotameh, ihuan pehua in machtiliztli. In tepoztlacatl quipia 392 ica 271 ica 448 milímetros. In itlanequiliz inic quinmacaz huei machtiliztli nochtin in ahuilianimeh, in aquique yancuicah ihuan in aquique ye huel quimatih.

The Recognition

About the Mahuizolli A' Design Award Iztacteocuitlatl

Tenniix Tepoztlacatl Tennis Machtiloni ca in quicuic in Mahuizolli A' Design Award Iztacteocuitlatl, hueyi tlamahuizoliztli tlen momaca in huel yectli, tlanextic ihuan mahuiztic tlachihualli. In quicuicah Iztacteocuitlatl ca cenca cualli ihuan cenca yancuic tlachihualli in quinextia in tlamatiliztli, toltecayotl ihuan ixtlamatiliztli intlachihuanime. Ca quinequi in Tenniix Tepoztlacatl Tennis Machtiloni ca cenca cualli, cenca motequiuhtia ihuan yancuic. Ni dizayno in quicuic Iztacteocuitlatl quihuelitia in toltecayotl, tlamatiliztli, dizayno ihuan teknolohia. Tenniix Tepoztlacatl Tennis Machtiloni quiyolchicahua in tlacah, quipaquiltia ihuan quitlamahuiztiltia.

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.