LUMISTAR is bringing artificial intelligence to the court with two new training machines that promise to revolutionize how athletes practice tennis and basketball. The Los Angeles-based company will showcase these intelligent training systems at CES 2026, targeting a persistent problem in sports: finding quality practice partners and coaching when you need them most.
Smart Training That Actually Gets Smarter
Unlike traditional ball machines that mindlessly repeat the same shots, LUMISTAR’s approach centers on adaptive intelligence that evolves with each training session. The company’s AI platform combines proprietary algorithms, computer vision, and advanced sensors to track full-body movement and ball trajectories in real-time, then dynamically adjusts training parameters based on performance.
The core technology stack includes real-time player and ball tracking across full-size courts, adaptive training logic, vision-based feedback with automatic calibration, app-connected performance insights, and intuitive voice, gesture, and mobile controls. Think of it as having a coach who never gets tired, never misses a detail, and remembers exactly what you need to work on.
TERO: Your New Tennis Sparring Partner
LUMISTAR’s tennis solution, dubbed TERO, features a compact design inspired by gimbal mechanics that looks more like modern art than traditional training equipment. The system packs impressive technical capabilities including the world’s first angle auto-calibration for perfect shot alignment, a 4K dual camera system, real-time ball-speed recognition, trajectory prediction, dual motors, and precise landing-point calculations.
What makes TERO particularly clever is its ability to evaluate the quality of your return shots and instantly generate parameters for the next ball’s speed, spin, placement, and tempo. A signature LED light ring provides real-time visual feedback, making the system’s decision-making process visible during training sessions—a nice touch that helps athletes understand what the AI is thinking.
TERO will enter pre-sale in April 2026, with full sales beginning in May 2026, though pricing details weren’t disclosed.
Basketball Gets the AI Treatment Too
LUMISTAR’s basketball CARRY training system applies similar intelligent principles to shooting and movement analysis. Using an integrated AI camera, the system analyzes shooting form and trajectory in real-time while tracking long-term performance trends. The fully portable design allows for easy setup on any court, whether you’re practicing indoors, outdoors, or at dedicated training facilities.
Athletes can access detailed performance data through a connected app, including heat maps, accuracy statistics, and progress curves for targeted improvement. The system supports both individual training and team scenarios through multi-player tracking and gesture recognition capabilities. The basketball CARRY machine will launch its Kickstarter campaign in April 2026.
Beyond One-Size-Fits-All Training
LUMISTAR’s philosophy centers on creating systems that grow alongside athletes, supporting continuous improvement rather than delivering static, repetitive drills. By transforming AI from a passive analytics tool into an active training partner, the company introduces variability, pressure, and decision-making elements into every practice session.
The approach addresses a fundamental challenge many athletes face: the difficulty of finding consistent, high-quality training partners or coaches. Whether you’re a weekend warrior looking to improve your serve or a serious player seeking more dynamic practice experiences, these AI-powered machines offer a glimpse into a future where intelligent technology becomes your most reliable practice companion.
For athletes tired of scheduling around other people’s availability or seeking training that actually adapts to their progress, LUMISTAR’s intelligent machines represent a significant step forward in sports technology—one where your practice partner never has an off day and always knows exactly what you need to work on next.
