Tennibot
"The smartest ball robots"
Auburn, Alabama robotics company making autonomous tennis ball collecting and training robots, including the Rover collector and Partner ball machine.
Tennibot is a robotics company headquartered in Auburn, Alabama, USA, founded in 2016 by Auburn University engineering alumni and students, including Haitham Eletrabi (Founder & CEO) and Lincoln Wang. The company focuses on developing autonomous robotic systems for tennis training, ball collection, and court management, combining computer vision, AI, and mobile robotics to transform how players and coaches practice the sport.
Tennibot's first major product is the Rover, an autonomous tennis ball collecting robot that freely navigates hard and clay courts using advanced algorithms and computer vision to identify and collect dispersed tennis balls. The Rover operates autonomously across the court surface, placing collected balls into an attached bucket, eliminating the manual labor of picking up balls between practice sessions and drills.
Building on the Rover platform, Tennibot later developed The Partner, an AI-powered autonomous tennis ball machine that represents a major step forward in automated tennis training. Unlike conventional stationary ball machines, The Partner autonomously moves around the court, adapting its position in real time based on the player's location. It can deliver shots directly to a player for consistent drilling or run players around the court to test stamina and footwork. The Partner incorporates 4K cameras, real-time 3D ball tracking, and an AI Custom Drills engine that automatically configures personalized practice sessions based on a player's skill development goals.
In April 2026, Tennibot launched the Partner V2, featuring a 37% increase in vertical shot range, upgraded braking motors for improved shot consistency, enhanced AI Custom Drills, and a lighter and more compact form factor (13.6% lighter and 14.4% smaller than the previous generation). The Partner V2 supports speeds up to 70 mph, holds up to 140 balls, and includes 4K cameras with real-time 3D ball tracking. It is priced at $2,245 introductory (regular price $3,500), making it one of the most capable and affordable autonomous ball machines in its class.
Tennibot has collaborated with Viam, a robotics software platform company, to develop and demonstrate autonomous tennis assistant technology at the RacquetX Conference in Miami. The company's technology extends beyond tennis to include pickleball and padel applications, broadening its addressable market within racket sports.
Tennibot is an Auburn University spinout company and is backed by investors focused on sports technology and robotics innovation. Its products are sold directly to consumers, tennis clubs, and sports academies.
Primary type & automation activities this supplier delivers:
Rover
- Model: Rover
- Launch Year: 2018
Autonomous tennis ball collecting robot that navigates hard and clay courts using computer vision to locate and gather balls.
Partner V2
- Model: Partner V2
- Launch Year: 2026
AI-powered autonomous tennis ball machine that moves around the court, adapts to player position, and delivers personalized drill sessions.
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Contact Tennibot
WEBSITE
https://www.tennibot.com/PHONE
+1 (334) 246-2786HEADQUARTERS
United States
Company Facts
Founded
2016
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Manufacturer
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North America
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