Review: Ball-catching tennis robot rallies with you like a human
The Acemate S10 is one of the most ambitious tennis training products to hit the market so far. Unlike a conventional ball machine, even one that can move around the court, this robot coach is designed to behave more like a human opponent – zipping across the court to reach your return shot, then firing a ball back to you.
A while back I tried out the PongBot AI Tennis Robot, so I have some idea of the pros – and the cons – of this emerging sports technology. Acemate's Tennis Robot S10 model first made a splash at the 2025 Future Innovation – Best of IFA Awards where it won for Best Health Tech. And judging by how my out-of-shape form pulled up the day after the machine put me through my paces on the court, I can definitely say it delivers one hell of a workout too.
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