Acemate, the robot by Woan Robotics, helps inaugurate the world's first robotic tennis training venue, empowering sports life with technology

On January 10, 2026, the world's first robotic tennis training facility ——‘Cloud Pavilion’ at Shenzhen Bao’an Super Tennis Centerofficially commenced trial operations. The global debut ofAcemate, the world's first AI-powered tennis robot developed by Woan Robotics, has been installed,providing sports enthusiasts with an always-available robotic training partner. This innovative practice quickly gained attention fromCCTV News Channel.andShenzhen TVTwo major mainstream media outlets featured reports highly affirming the scenario application value of Acemate, drawing widespread attention from both the industry and the public.

Shenzhen Bao'an Super Tennis Center, a new venue focused on smart sports, has introduced the Acemate tennis robot to revolutionize traditional tennis training through technological innovation. It addresses key industry pain points such as the difficulty in finding professional sparring partners and insufficient targeted training. CCTV News Channel's 'News Live' highlighted Acemate as a representative case of technology changing lives. The AI tennis robot Acemate serves as a practice partner that makes training more targeted.

Acemate is equipped with a 4K dual-camera system, integratingAI visual recognition algorithms and an intelligent decision-making systemthat can capture ball speed, landing points, and trajectories at millisecond-level speeds. Through a complete closed-loop process of perception - judgment - execution - feedback, it achieves continuous rally sessions comparable to human sparring partners. It can also dynamically adjust tactics based on the trainee’s needs.

Whether it’s serving practice for beginners or high-intensity rallies sought by professionals, Acemate provides tailored sparring support, truly making professional athletic training accessible through technology. Tennis enthusiasts who experienced Acemate at the Super Tennis Center said that it adjusts its shots according to their pace, making it the perfect practice partner. Moreover, Acemate can analyze critical data such as player positioning, return zones, landing points, and ball speed, offering targeted improvement suggestions like an AI coach.

Previously, Shenzhen Satellite TV's 'Shenzhen News' covered the trial operation of the Super Tennis Center's 'Cloud Venue,' highlighting Acemate as a core feature of the smart venue. The Super Tennis Center’sAcemate Tennis Robot Rental Kioskis currently in the trial operation phase and will officially launch at the end of January. Citizens can scan a code to rent, enabling 'practice anytime upon arrival.' Playing tennis with a robot becomes a reality, allowing AI technology to transcend traditional limitations in tennis training, promoting accessible technology and sports for all.

The attention from two major mainstream media outlets not only affirms Acemate’s technical capabilities but also highlights Woan Robotics’ innovative influence in using technology to enhance athletic training. As a global leader in AI-powered home robotics systems, this collaboration between Acemate and Shenzhen Bao’an Super Tennis Center marks an important milestone for Woan Robotics in expanding into sports scenarios. It also represents a successful integration of 'AI + robotics' technology with public sports infrastructure.

In the future, Woan Robotics will continue to iterate on Acemate's core algorithms and functionalities while deepening cooperation with smart venues, community sports centers, and campus sports to promote more 'technology + sports' solutions.

Woan Robotics looks forward to starting with Acemate, making sports robots a partner for Q&M Dental sports, helping to build a more efficient and inclusive smart sports ecosystem.

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