Tenniix AI tennis machine — ¥187M, a Makuake sports landmark (2026, funded)
Why it drew attention
“Tenniix,” an AI-equipped tennis-training robot from FLUX ROBOTICS. Its AI tunes shot type, placement and tempo so you can train realistically alone. Launched on Makuake (All-in) on January 27, 2026, it passed ¥100M after going live and finished at ~¥187.1M (¥187,117,100). In craco's market study it ranks 5th by achievement amount for Jan–May 2026.
What moved people
A legible experience: “improve without a coach or a partner.” Early-bird pricing (Tenniix Pro at ¥126,900, 37% off the planned ¥201,500 retail) and a Tokyo try-out event helped. Alongside AI glasses and AI companions, it symbolises how AI devices that “upgrade human action and experience” led the first half of 2026 (see reading AI gadgets and the Jan–May market).
Editor's note (as a success story)
Proof that even a pricey sports-AI device scales when the experiential value is clear. But a robot with moving parts demands checks on repair support, parts supply and continued software updates — and being overseas-born (FLUX ROBOTICS), confirm shipping and warranty terms. Crowdfunding is a pre-order, not a risk-free purchase. This project has ended.