Tennibot Launches Partner V2, Its Latest Robotic Tennis Ball Machine

The new model brings AI-powered adaptive training and expanded shot capabilities in a lighter, more portable design.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 11:39pm

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A highly detailed, glowing 3D illustration of a tennis ball machine, its internal components and circuits illuminated by neon cyan and magenta lights, suspended against a dark, industrial background, conveying a sense of advanced, high-tech tennis training equipment.Tennibot's latest robotic tennis ball machine brings AI-powered adaptive training to the court, elevating the future of tennis practice.Auburn Today

Tennibot Inc., a developer of AI-powered tennis training equipment, has launched the Partner V2, its latest smart tennis ball machine. The Partner V2 features a lighter and more compact design, a 37% increase in vertical shot range, upgraded braking motors for better shot consistency, and an AI Custom Drills engine that automatically configures personalized practice sessions based on a player's specific skill development goals.

Why it matters

The Partner V2 aims to make intelligent, adaptive tennis training accessible to every player, not just those who can afford a full-time hitting partner or private coach. By incorporating AI and automation, the machine can create customized practice sessions tailored to each user's needs, helping them improve their skills more efficiently.

The details

The Partner V2 is 13.6% lighter and 14.4% smaller than the previous generation, making it one of the most portable programmable tennis ball machines in its performance class. It also delivers a 37% increase in vertical range, enabling a broader spectrum of feeds from defensive lobs to aggressive topspin shots. The upgraded braking motors are designed for better shot consistency and smooth transitions between shot types. The AI Custom Drills engine automatically configures shot placement, pace, spin, and sequences based on the specific skills a player wants to develop.

  • Tennibot launched the Partner V2 on April 6, 2026.

The players

Tennibot Inc.

A developer of AI-powered tennis training equipment, based in Auburn, Alabama.

Haitham Eletrabi

The founder and CEO of Tennibot.

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What they’re saying

“We built the Partner V2 for one reason: to give every tennis player access to the kind of intelligent, adaptive training that used to require a full-time hitting partner or private coach. This isn't just a ball machine — it's a smart training partner. With a lighter design, expanded shot range, and AI that learns what you need, the V2 is the most complete tennis practice machine we've ever created.”

— Haitham Eletrabi, Founder and CEO, Tennibot

What’s next

Attendees of the 2026 Robotics Summit & Expo in Boston on May 27-28 will have the opportunity to try out the Tennibot Partner V2 on the expo floor.

The takeaway

Tennibot's Partner V2 represents a significant advancement in tennis training technology, leveraging AI and automation to provide personalized, adaptive practice sessions that can help players of all levels improve their skills more efficiently and effectively.