SwitchBot is using this year’s IFA in Berlin to show just how far its vision of embodied AI can stretch. The brand’s latest lineup spans sports, companionship, home automation, and even digital art, all underpinned by robotics and AI designed to feel more human than mechanical.
Visitors can find SwitchBot’s full showcase at booth H1.2-164, where the company is highlighting four headliners: the Acemate Tennis Robot, SwitchBot AI Pet, SwitchBot AI Hub, and SwitchBot AI Art Frame.
Acemate Tennis Robot: rallies with precision
Forget the old ball machine that spits out predictable lobs. The Acemate Tennis Robot, developed under SwitchBot’s umbrella, tracks real rallies using dual 4K binocular cameras and AI algorithms that react in just 0.15 seconds. It glides on Mecanum wheels at speeds up to 5 m/s, covering the entire court and returning shots with uncanny precision.
It’s not just about hitting balls back, though. Acemate doubles as a coach, capturing data on spin, placement, and speed while generating heat maps and shot charts in the companion app. Support for iOS, Android, and Apple Watch brings real-time feedback and biometrics into play. With 20 programmable target zones, adjustable spin, an 80-ball capacity, and a 6,700mAh battery for three hours of use, it’s as much a sparring partner as a training tool.
Acemate isn’t your average ball machine. Rather, it’s the practice partner that actually hits back. Using dual 4K binocular cameras and AI that reacts in just 0.15 seconds, it tracks rallies with pinpoint accuracy and keeps the pace of real match play. Four Mecanum wheels let it glide across the entire court at speeds up to 5 m/s, while a patent-pending catch net softens each return before a high-torque motor fires it back at up to 70 mph (113 km/h). Players can mix in topspin, backspin, slices, and lobs for sessions that feel more like sparring than drilling.
Every rally doubles as a lesson. Acemate logs ball speed, spin, placement, and net clearance in real time, turning them into heat maps, shot charts, and match stats in its companion app (iOS and Android). Apple Watch integration adds live biometrics, and in-app video replay gives instant feedback. From there, the system builds personalized training plans, offering both quick adjustments and long-term improvement paths.
Players can choose precision targeting, footwork sequences, or randomized match simulations. With 20 programmable target zones, it can drop a shot on the baseline, float a lob, or send angled volleys across the court. The 80-ball hopper and 6,700mAh swappable battery keep rallies going for up to three hours, and the compact frame fits easily in a car trunk. Hard, clay, or grass, Acemate doesn’t pick favorites.
Acemate is available for pre-order now starting at USD 2,499 / EUR 2,599 / GBP 2,599 / CAD 3,499 / AUD 3,999. The Premium Kit, which adds a second battery, is priced at USD 2,899 / EUR 2,999 / GBP 2,599 / CAD 3,999 / AUD 4,499. For players who prefer a smaller court, a pickleball version is also in the lineup.
SwitchBot AI Pet: companionship with personality
The SwitchBot AI Pet, part of the KATA Friends Series, is pitched as less of a gadget and more as an emotional companion. Soft-bodied and powered by both local and cloud AI, it recognizes feelings like happiness, loneliness, or even jealousy, then responds in kind.
By learning routines, remembering people, and logging memorable moments, the AI Pet aims to offer warmth and genuine interaction. SwitchBot frames it less as a robot and more as a confidant, though one that doesn’t need walks or a litter box.
AI Hub: Smarter Control Through Vision
The SwitchBot AI Hub steps into uncharted territory as the first smart home edge hub with a Vision Language Model. Paired with SwitchBot cameras or its video doorbell, it can interpret visual events, say, spotting when you left your phone, then generate summaries that double as automation triggers.
It supports Matter over Bridge, connects to more than 100 devices, and runs on a 6T AI chip capable of local recognition across eight 2K cameras. With 32GB built-in storage (expandable to 1TB), it stores footage locally to avoid fees and privacy concerns.
AI Art Frame: e-paper with Creative Flair
Blending décor and technology, the SwitchBot AI Art Frame uses E Ink Spectra 6 color e-paper to showcase photos, art, or AI-generated images. Users can enter text prompts or upload images via the SwitchBot app, which relies on a self-trained local AI model.
Available in three sizes (7.3″, 13.3″, and 31.5″) the frame runs up to two years on a single battery and is even compatible with IKEA frames. It’s a screen that doesn’t look like a screen, making digital creativity feel at home on the wall.
A Broader Smart Home Push
Beyond the spotlight products, SwitchBot is adding practical hardware to its ecosystem, including a presence sensor, radiator thermostat, climate panel, circulator fan, and smart lighting series. These new devices extend the company’s push to build homes that not only automate tasks but interact naturally with their users.
