Tennibot

Auburn, United States

Founded 2016

About Tennibot

Tennibot is an Auburn, Alabama-based company that developed the world's first robotic tennis ball collector using computer vision and machine learning. Founded in 2016 and featured on BBC, TIME Magazine, Digital Trends, and Tennis.com, the company has expanded from tennis to serve padel and pickleball markets. Their product lineup includes the Tennibot Rover, an autonomous ball collector that holds 90+ balls and works on hard courts, clay, grass, and artificial turf, and The Partner, a ball machine launched in 2024 that autonomously moves around the court delivering adaptive shots to mimic real match conditions. Key features include AI-driven training with unpredictable ball placement distinguishing their machines from traditional predictable alternatives, setup in under one minute, lightweight and portable design, and mobile app integration for iOS and Android enabling custom drill creation and remote control. The company achieved its Kickstarter goal in under 14 hours, demonstrating strong market demand. Customer testimonials highlight benefits for coaches, clubs, and individual players at various skill levels, praising realistic training experiences and elimination of downtime from manual ball collection. The technology emphasizes reducing the tedious task of collecting tennis balls while providing players with continuous, uninterrupted practice sessions. Based at 2175 Pumphrey Avenue in Auburn, Alabama, Tennibot represents the intersection of robotics and sports technology, making advanced training tools accessible to recreational players and professional facilities alike.