Aceii One: The Carry-On Tennis Partner Powered by AI

Aceii is launching Aceii One, an intelligent tennis ball machine that feels like hitting with a live partner. Unlike traditional machines, Aceii One combines dual-camera vision to track every shot in real time, rapid baseline movement to reposition instantly, and a dual-stage serving system that delivers lifelike spin, speed, and placement at intervals as fast as 0.5 seconds. The result: unpredictable, human-like rallies that turn solo practice into real match play—while also keeping training engaging with global app challenges, personalized coach feedback, and a portable design that folds into the size of a 20-inch carry-on.

“Until now, tennis players had to choose between predictable ball machines and the challenge of live practice. Aceii One changes that balance by bringing AI-powered intelligence onto the court,” said Ricky Liu, Founder and CEO of Aceii. “Our vision is to empower players at all levels with professional-grade training that is realistic, accessible, and portable.”

What Makes Aceii One Different

Aceii One is built on the idea that real progress in tennis requires more than repetition. True growth comes from a balance of drills for consistency, match play for adaptability, and coaching for guided improvement. By uniting these three pillars into one system, Aceii One delivers a full-circle training experience that mirrors how athletes train with human partners. This structure ensures players build reliable fundamentals, sharpen competitive instincts, and receive personalized feedback — all in one portable carry-on device.

Drills|Real Partner-Like Rally Flow

Aceii One delivers continuous, game-style rally training with real-time shot recognition and dynamic response — no robotic, predictable feeds. Every drill feels like hitting with a live partner.

Dynamic Tracking|Power On & Play

  • Dual-Camera Vision: Tracks every movement and shot without external sensors.
  • Adaptive Exposure: Plays reliably indoors, outdoors, day or night.

Reads Your Shot, Gets There First

  • Instant AI Response: Adjusts ball speed, spin, and placement dynamically to match your skill level.
  • Pro-Level Agility: Accelerates at 3.5 m/s² with 10 cm tracking precision, covering the court in 1.2 seconds—comparable to professional athletes.

Smart Returns|Max Out the Rhythm

  • Rapid-Fire Play: Patented dual-stage acceleration fires balls at 0.5-second intervals with lifelike spin.
  • Strategic Rallies: Trains anticipation, quick reactions, and tactical shot-making.

Multi-Function Integration

  • Customizable Training: Adjust drills for ball speed, spin, and placement.
  • Digital Social Hub: Auto-captures highlights for instant sharing.
  • Real-Time Feedback: Generates pro-grade data reports for every swing.

Intelligent Competition Modes

Match Play|Turn Every Session Into a Game

With lightning-fast acceleration and 0.5-second intervals, Aceii One transforms practice into true match play. Players experience rallies with realistic pace, live scoring, and built-in challenges — making every session feel like competition.

Challenge Mode|Level Up with Data-Driven Games

  • Unlock evolving drills with rewards and milestones.
  • Track progress through a dynamic power progression curve.

Battle Mode|Human-Like Opponents

  • Simulates real player styles and rhythms.
  • Compete against friends or even pro player datasets.
  • Remote showdowns with identical parameters and detailed match reports.

Ranking Mode|Smart Placement & Global Leaderboards

  • Start at your true skill level with NTRP-based ranking.
  • Progress through divisions by earning stars and victories.
  • Climb local and global leaderboards to showcase growth.

Coaching & Gamified Training

AI-Recommended Coaching
Aceii’s AI analyzes every shot and integrates real coach lessons, creating a seamless improvement loop.

Smart 4-Step Training

  • Swing technique, positioning, rhythm control, and shot accuracy systematically covered.
  • Intelligent ball feeds + AI feedback = no wasted reps.
  • Custom paths accelerate breakthroughs.

Gamified Learning

  • Unlock checkpoints and challenges to keep training exciting.
  • Real-time performance reports visualize progress.
  • Achievement system promotes players from Bronze to Champion, unlocking new themes and training modes.

Portable Design | All-In-One Pack, Practice On-the-Go

  • Compact 20-Inch Frame: Fits in small cars and trunks.
  • 120-Ball Capacity: Extended training without interruption.
  • 3-in-1 Design: Machine, ball hopper, and racket slot combined.
  • Foldable Wheels: Deploy automatically for play, fold away for storage.

Effortless Operation | Easy to Use, Turn On & Play

  • Instant Setup: Vision technology requires no wearables or sensors. Start in 5 seconds.
  • Smart Interaction: Wave to start, clap to pause, or use touch-free app controls.
  • Progress Memory: Saves training progress for instant resumption.
  • All-Court Mobility: Adaptive wheels handle hard, clay, or grass courts.

Aceii App | Train, Compete, and Share

  • Custom Drills: Design training sessions for your goals.
  • Global Matches & Challenges: Join worldwide competitions and ranking ladders.
  • AI Coaching: Video lessons paired with personalized data analysis.
  • Smart Recording: Capture highlights and share to social media instantly.
  • Performance Tracking: Monitor accuracy, speed, and consistency after every session.

Solving the Pain Points of Traditional Machines

Predictable feeds and broken rhythm
Traditional machines act like feeders. Aceii One varies pace, placement, spin, and depth—down to 0.5 s intervals—to create lifelike rallies instead of repetitive shots.

Limited patterns, no real progress
Where others deliver the same ball each time, Aceii One offers one-click drill modes and fully customizable settings (speed, spin, placement, tempo), scaling from beginner to advanced play.

Slow and complicated setup
Instead of long adjustments, the Aceii App provides ready-made templates and saved routines. Start practicing in seconds, not minutes.

Bulky and hard to move
Aceii One folds into a 20-inch carry-on with wheels and a handle. Its ball bag doubles as a backpack, making transport effortless.

Poor adaptability and long downtime
Compatible with hard, clay, and grass courts, it deploys quickly with minimal setup.

Battery anxiety
Delivers up to 8 hours of stationary feeding or around 2 hours of intense rally play—enough for any practice session.

Robotic feel, no real pressure
A dual-stage serving system and fast repositioning create unpredictable rallies that demand real footwork and timing.

 

Solving the Pain Points of Players

No partner, no match-level training
Aceii One plays back like a live opponent. Smart Rally uses dual cameras and AI to read your position and return shots across the court.

No feedback, unclear improvement path
Every stroke and movement is tracked. With AI guidance plus real coach video lessons, players see progress and next steps clearly.

Private lessons are costly, limiting frequency
High-frequency, low-cost training frees coach time for tactics and details while Aceii One handles repetition.

Boring, repetitive sessions reduce motivation
Built-in challenges, ranking, and community sharing make practice engaging and goal-driven, sustaining consistency over time.

Specifications at a Glance

  • Ball Interval: 0.5 seconds
  • Agility: 3.5 m/s² acceleration, 10 cm tracking precision
  • Capacity: 120 balls
  • Frame: 20-inch carry-on size, foldable wheels
  • Modes: Drills, Match Play, Challenge, Battle, Ranking
  • Connectivity: iOS/Android app, global matches, AI coaching
  • Court Use: Hard, clay, and grass

Availability

The Aceii One is available via Kickstarter. Early backers can reserve the device at a special Super Early Bird price of $999 USD (Retail price: $1,999).

However, to stay tuned for all updates and special offers, visit the official Campaign page.

Fujifilm Announces instax mini LiPlay+ hybrid instant camera

FUJIFILM Europe GmbH, Imaging Solutions Division, is proud to announce the introduction of its instax mini LiPlay+™ hybrid instant camera (mini LiPlay+), an update to the popular instax mini LiPlay™ line that debuted in 2019. This new camera debuts a variety of new features including dual cameras (a main camera plus a wide-angle selfie camera) with new capabilities for image makers, various enhanced sound capabilities that allow the user to integrate sound into their images (through the use of an integrated QR code printed onto the image), and tasteful upgrades to the camera body.

“As Fujifilm’s first hybrid instant camera, and the first camera with the unique capability to integrate sound into photos, our mini LiPlay™ line of hybrid instant cameras has always been one of our most unique offerings,” said Shin Udono, Senior Vice President, Imaging Solutions, FUJIFILM Europe. “mini LiPlay+™ builds on the distinctive features of the original mini LiPlay™, giving users even more creative ways to express themselves through photos and sound. It’s a truly versatile hybrid camera with a unique set of attributes to suit every skill and interest level”

Main Features:

instax mini LiPlay+™ Smartphone App 

The free, downloadable instax mini LiPlay™ App allows users to capture images remotely via Bluetooth connection, add finishing touches to images with frames, and print photos from a connected smartphone. Users can further embellish their images by adding sticker icons or overlay text, making each image a true custom creation.

Dual camera functionality

The mini LiPlay+™ hybrid instant camera features both a front main camera and a rear-facing wide-angle selfie camera. New to mini LiPlay+™ is layered photo mode, in which images created with both the front and rear cameras can be combined so the images appear in layers, one in the foreground and one in the background. When editing images, users can choose between instax-Rich mode™ and instax-Natural mode™ to accentuate their images and choose from a selection of artful filters to express themselves further. mini LiPlay+™ also features automatic exposure and flash control to enhance image quality and includes either 2 or 10 second timers.

Instax Sound Print™ and instax Sound Album™

Users can utilise the free, downloadable instax mini LiPlay+™ App to add sound features to their images. With the instax Sound Print™ feature users have four unique ways to record 3-second audio clips to add to their images, then listen back by scanning the printed QR code on your photo (instax™ instant film required and sold separately) with their smartphone. Alternatively, the instax Sound Album™ feature turns adventures into custom animated videos with sound, vibrant backgrounds, and standout music. 

New instax™ mini film variety introduced

Also being announced at the same time as the mini LiPlay+™ camera is instax™ mini Soft Glitter instant film available in a 10-exposure pack. Gold accents combine with soothing hues to bring a calming shimmer to the frames around each photo. 

Pricing and Availability

The instax mini LiPlay+™ hybrid instant camera will be available in Sand Beige and Midnight Blue colors from 30th October 2025 at a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of €220.00 (inc. VAT). The updated instax mini LiPlay+™ smartphone App will also be available at this time. Available from Fujifilm retailers nationwide.

For more product information, visit  https://www.instax.ie/cameras/mini-liplay-plus/ 

instax™ mini Soft Glitter instant film will be available from 30th October 2025 at a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of €10.50 (inc. VAT). Available from Fujifilm retailers nationwide.

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