Tenniix Roboti ya Mafunzo ya Tenisi by Cynthia Chen

Tenniix Roboti ya Mafunzo ya Tenisi by Cynthia Chen is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Tuzo ya Fedha ya A' Design Award in Usanifu wa Bidhaa za Michezo, Mazoezi na Vifaa vya Burudani Competition Category.

FedhaBidhaa za Michezo· 2026

Tenniix Roboti ya Mafunzo ya Tenisi

by Cynthia Chen

Client: Tenniix

Tuzo ya Fedha ya A' Design Award Winner in Bidhaa za Michezo Category

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The Design

About Tenniix Roboti ya Mafunzo ya Tenisi

Tenniix ni roboti ya tenisi yenye akili bandia iliyoundwa kufanya kazi kama mwenza wa mafunzo. Mfumo wa maono wa pande mbili hufuatilia nafasi ya mchezaji na mwelekeo wa mpira kwa wakati halisi. Tenniix husogea yenyewe kurudisha mipigo na kuunda michezo endelevu ya kurushiana mpira. Kasi ya mafunzo na hali za mazoezi huchaguliwa kwa amri za sauti au kupitia programu ya simu. Matumizi ni rahisi: paneli inayokunjwa hufunguliwa, mipira hupakiwa, na mazoezi huanza. Roboti hii ina vipimo vya milimita 392 kwa 271 kwa 448. Lengo ni kufanya mafunzo ya hali ya juu yapatikane kwa wachezaji wa ngazi zote.

The Recognition

About the Tuzo ya Fedha ya A' Design Award

Tenniix Roboti ya Mafunzo ya Tenisi ni mshindi wa Tuzo ya Fedha ya A' Design Award, utambuzi wenye heshima kubwa ya ajabu unaotolewa kwa miundo ya hali ya juu kabisa, ya kupendeza na ya kuvutia. Washindi wa Fedha ni kazi zinazong'aa mno na bunifu kupita kiasi zinazoonyesha utaalamu bora, kipaji na busara ya wabunifu wao. Tenniix Roboti ya Mafunzo ya Tenisi inatarajiwa kuwa kazi nzuri ya kuigwa ambayo ni ya kitaalamu kwa kiasi kikubwa na yenye ubunifu wa kina. Muundo huu ulioshinda Tuzo ya Fedha ya A' Design Award ni uvumbuzi unaojulikana sana na kupendwa, unaonufaisha na kupanua mipaka ya sanaa, sayansi, usanifu na teknolojia. Tenniix Roboti ya Mafunzo ya Tenisi ni kazi inayotamaniwa mno inayochochea hamu, huleta hisia chanya na huzua mshangao na mastaajabu.

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.