# Ping Pong Training Robots The 'Trainerbot' Helps Ping Pong Enthusiasts Practice Solo By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-05-18 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/training-robot References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/trainerbot-ping-pong-robot/43374/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1743882979/trainerbot-smart-ping-pong-robot) The 'Trainerbot' is an innovative training robot that's designed to enable individuals to practice their ping pong capabilities without having to have a partner to join. Available now on [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/janova-smart-racket) to pledge, the 'Trainerbot' is designed to work on any surface the user desires and can be setup in a short amount of time. The user only needs to ensure the unit is close to a power outlet and connected to their smartphone. The 'Trainerbot' training robot can be set to a customized level to launch balls at a desired power, speed and pitch. This allows users to train more effectively when it comes to ping pong. What's more, it increases the capabilities of users by offering them the ability to randomize their training to become more agile faster. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [AI](https://www.trendhunter.com/ai) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Interactive Training Robots:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the development of other interactive training robots for sports and skills-based activities. - **Personalized Training Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create personalized training technologies that can be customized to meet individual needs and goals. - **Smartphone-connected Training Devices:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop smartphone-connected training devices for various sports and recreational activities to enhance training experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Sports Equipment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate advanced technology, like AI and automation, into sports equipment to enhance performance and training. - **Fitness Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine fitness technology with interactive training robots to create immersive and personalized fitness experiences. - **Gamification:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Gamify training experiences by incorporating interactive training robots into virtual reality or augmented reality games. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Powered Tennis Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pongbot-pace-s-series.md) - [AI-Powered Tennis Training Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tenniix-ultra.md) - [Multi-Sport Tennis Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orvy.md) - [Tennis-Playing Robot Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-deepmind-1.md) - [Connected Vision Tennis Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aceii-one.md) - [AI-Powered Badminton Trainers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/badminton-trainers.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) - [Connected Soccer Training Equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voon-soccer.md)