# Open-Source Sport Robots The 'BADDY' Badminton Robot is Suitable for Players of All Skill Levels By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-07-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/badminton-robot References: [thegadgetflow](https://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/open-source-badminton-robot/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/401702470/baddy-open-source-badminton-robot) The 'BADDY' Badminton Robot is an open source device that will automatically work to provide serves during games to eliminate the need for a partner or as a means to ensure each round starts off on the right foot. The system is controlled via an accompanying app that will let you customize the kind of operation or gameplay that the device is capable of providing to ensure it's always operating just as you like it. The 'BADDY' Badminton Robot can shoot shuttlecocks in nine different directions to aid players when they're looking to do some practice or as way to ensure that each player is given an equal chance to score. The unit can be set up in about one minute, which makes it ideal for getting started whenever the mood strikes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Open-source Sport Robots:** Open-source sport robots offer potential for customizable sport experiences. - **Automated Sport Training Devices:** Automated sport training devices can enhance individual training sessions. - **Personalized Sport Technology:** Personalized sport technology allows users to customize their training and gameplay experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Sports Equipment:** Sports equipment companies can integrate open-source technology to create versatile training devices. - **App Development:** Developers can create apps to control and customize automated sport training devices. - **Robotics:** Robotics companies can create and market open-source sport robots for a variety of sports. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Powered Tennis Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pongbot-pace-s-series.md) - [AI-Powered Badminton Trainers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/badminton-trainers.md) - [Innovative Tennis Training Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tennis-training-robot.md) - [Connected Vision Tennis Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aceii-one.md) - [Tennis-Playing Robot Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-deepmind-1.md) - [AI-Powered Tennis Training Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tenniix-ultra.md) - [Badminton Rally Analysis Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/badminton-zone.md) - [Proactively Challenging Boxing Trainers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boxing-trainers.md) - [Performance-Tracking Table Tennis Rackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/janova-smart-racket.md)