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T-APEX Tenniix: First Vision-Based Al Tennis Robot

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Al-Powered Smart Match Mode | Vision & UWB Hybrid Tracking | Moveable | Voice & Gesture Control | 1,000+ Drills | Lightweight 15.4lbs |
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From T-APEX—the sports robotics leader trusted by 300+ elite coaches and Olympic athletes across 30+ countries—comes the revolution tennis has been waiting for. Our technology has powered 100,000+ pro training sessions, from professionals to rising juniors. 

Now, we’ve engineered Tenniixthe world’s first truly human-like rally AI tennis robot with a modular design, UWB (ultra-wideband positioning) & visual dual-track system with voice control. More than a ball launcher, it’s a coach built on 8,000+ hours of athlete-tested robotics. This is how tomorrow’s champions train today. 

Tennis, upgraded.

Meet Tenniix—the world’s first AI-powered tennis ball machine with a moveable base module and gimbal that enables human-like court movement and visual+UWB hybrid tracking. It analyzes your movements, adapts serves to your skills, and responds to voice and gesture controls in real time. Lightweight at 15lbs, Tenniix is your 24/7 pro tennis coach—ready to transform your game, anytime, anywhere.

Tenniix’s 46° horizontal gimbal sweeps the full court width for strategic angles, while its 50° vertical launcher alternates between driving groundstrokes and towering lobs—all powered by a 360° moveable base module that outmaneuvers traditional machines. The result? Tournament-grade practice sessions.

At just 15lbs, Tenniix is half the weight of traditional machines, offering unmatched portability. Paired with the Tenniix Base for court-wide agility, its compact build holds 100 balls, fueling uninterrupted practice. Train smarter, anywhere, with tech that moves like a partner, not just a machine.

Tenniix unleashes serves up to 75 MPH, ±5000 RPM spin, and 8.5-meter lobs. From blistering drives to towering shots, it challenges your footwork, timing, and control, elevating your game with every training session.

Tenniix redefines tennis training with its innovative modular design – one system fits all. Its customizable system allows adaptation to different training stages, from beginners to advanced players, honing tactical skills. Simply add the module that you need to unlock new training levels as you progress. 

Pro Coach Review! Professional tennis coach Lewis Carl Roache put Tenniix to the test with a full hands-on review. Click the video to watch Tenniix in action across multiple modes and explore what this smart tennis partner can really do!

Wondering what a professional coach thinks about Tenniix? We invited Leighton Bailey — a Sussex County Tennis Champion with a UK LTA Level 2 coaching certification to test out Tenniix’s Smart Training Mode. In this video, he shares his insights on how Tenniix performs on court. Click to see Tenniix in real action!

Tenniix glides across the court with remarkable precision, mirroring a real training partner. Its advanced moveable base module delivers the agility needed to reach any position, smoothly covering every inch of the court to meet your shots.

Tenniix serves professional-grade shot variety and coverage, delivering faster serves, richer angles, and unpredictable ball paths that far surpass static ball machines. Our moveable base and hybrid vision + UWB tracking provide full court coverage, replicating real-match scenarios. With structural superiority in its design, Tenniix ensures every session adapts to challenge your weaknesses, just like facing a pro.

Tenniix reads your movements and thinks strategically like a real opponent, delivering shots that push your limits. Its advanced +UWB hybrid vision system, AI processor, and intent-matching technology work together to create rallies that feel authentic and responsive to your play.

Speak, and Tenniix listens, instantly adjusting settings and confirming with voice and LED feedback. With a voice-controlled armband and intelligent system, it becomes a coach that hears you, trains with you, and elevates your game through seamless, intuitive interaction.

In Smart Match Mode, Tenniix becomes your perfect partner. With 1,000+ pro-level drills, it reads your position, understands your intent, and adjusts shots in real-time to craft unique, dynamic rallies that challenge your timing, expose gaps, and push your progress.

For players chasing elite-level improvement, Tenniix takes training to the next level. Powered by a massive shot database, it mimics the serving styles, spin control, and rally tempo of legends like Nadal, Federer, and Djokovic. Train against the signature rhythms of world-class players and sharpen your game with every shot.

Smart Match Mode features three training levels, each tailored to a different NTRP skill range — from beginner to pro.

For a more complete Smart Match Mode recording, please check out the demo below.

Tenniix becomes your personal coach, mapping your court position in real-time and allowing custom Recovery Zone placement. It serves only when you reset, building your rhythm and footwork. Easily adjust spin, speed, or height mid-session while Tenniix fine-tunes in real-time. Every drill evolves with your progress.

At just 15 lbs—over 50% lighter than conventional machines—Tenniix holds 100 balls while easily fitting into any training environment. A 1hr charge delivers up to 4,000 serves across 4 hours of continuous play, making it your always-available training companion.

Tenniix delivers comprehensive ball placement across the entire court, providing both cross-court and same-side shots with exceptional precision and control to elevate every aspect of your game.

Tenniix features a doubles training mode, allowing you to team up with friends or family for training sessions. Share techniques, guide each other, and turn boring practice into a fun and engaging challenge filled with laughter and teamwork.

Tenniix powers through 4+ hours of continuous play (4,000+ serves) on a single charge. The smart system gives 15% low-battery warnings, and the hot-swappable battery changes in seconds – so you keep training without missing a beat. Court time is precious; we engineered every minute to count.

Featuring an advanced moveable base module, Tenniix accompanies you everywhere with carry-on convenience. On court, it autonomously adjusts during Smart Training and Match Modes, delivering realistic angles and diverse shots across the entire court. Compact yet powerful, Tenniix redefines mobility in tennis training.

With advanced Quasi-Direct Drive (QDD) motor technology and sensorless motor control, it instantly adjusts ball speed and maintains consistent performance without delays or instability. Say hello to a smoother, more reliable training experience.

Tenniix features over 1,000 professional-caliber drills, each with distinctive angle, speed, and spin combinations. Its intelligent system blends these shots according to your skill level and objectives—mirroring human decision-making to deliver realistically challenging returns that create an unparalleled training experience tailored to your development needs.

Tenniix offers seven precisely calibrated ball types—Baseline Ball, Moonball, Short Ball, Volley Ball, Kill Shot, Ball Feed, and Hand Feed. This comprehensive selection addresses every aspect of your game, from baseline consistency to net aggression, accelerating your improvement and targeting each technical requirement.

Tenniix breaks the limits of traditional training with six adjustable settings. Customize speed, angle, direction, spin, interval timing and shot width to create thousands of combinations. Every session is tailored to your needs and adapts as your skills grow, elevating your training experience.

Tenniix pioneers with a dual-positioning system, blending visual tracking and UWB sensors. While single-UWB systems require multiple anchors for accurate positioning, and vision-only systems often struggle with lighting conditions and lower precision, Tenniix brings the best of both.

With centimeter-level accuracy, Tenniix tracks players and balls in real-time, capturing every landing point. It’s human–ball–court interaction model powers intelligent, responsive training, elevating your practice to new heights.

Powered by the advanced RK3588S AI chip with 6 TOPs of computing power, Tenniix delivers real-time decisions, smooth responsiveness, and continuous learning. The more you train, the smarter it gets, evolving into an ever-more intelligent and responsive training partner.

Adjust serves, modes, or difficulty mid-session with Tenniix’s voice and gesture controls—no app needed. Use the Voice Armband for commands like on/off, mode selection, and difficulty. Gesture control lets you start, pause, and switch shots, keeping you in the zone and crushing every shot.

Voice Control via Armband

Gesture Control

Tenniix’s LED screen delivers instant updates on modes and status, eliminating guesswork. Nail a killer shot? It flashes a “thumbs-up” to celebrate! Stay focused and motivated with real-time feedback that fuels your drive to dominate.

Tenniix’s self-developed AI data model accurately captures and analyzes every shot, presenting intuitive charts and detailed metrics seamlessly through its app. With clear, professional insights, your training progress becomes visible, measurable, and more effective than ever, empowering you to elevate your game.

Our modular design philosophy enables easy upgrades and maintenance, ensuring you can effortlessly adapt to future enhancements. Experience the convenience and efficiency of a tennis ball machine that evolves with your skills, keeping you ahead of the curve.

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