Do you need to train your team or level up your own basketball skills? If you’ve got the cash, then get the Lumistar Carry AI-powered training robot. It’s not your usual ball-return machine. This training robot is designed to make solo basketball workouts smarter and more game-like. Instead of acting like a stationary machine, it works more like a point guard that reads the court and keeps you moving.
The AI Vision System
What sets the Lumistar Carry apart is its quad-camera vision system, giving it a 190-degree view of the court. Three cameras watch your movement from head to toe, while a fourth tracks the ball as it heads for the rim. This setup removes blind spots, so the machine always knows where you are, where the ball is, and if your shot went in.
No need to walk over and adjust settings. Just run to your spot, signal with your hand, and the AI will find you and send the pass.
AI-powered training robot is built for Game-Speed Reps
To make practice count, you need to train at game speed. The Carry is built to keep things moving fast:
- Human-Like Passing: The motorized system doesn’t just toss the ball. It changes speed, height, and spin (up to 500 RPM) to feel like a real teammate’s pass, with a range up to 33 feet.
- High-Volume Reps: With space for four balls and a pass every 2.5 seconds, you can get up to 500 game-like shots in about 45 minutes. That workout would usually take four hours if you were training alone.
- Training with others: The cameras can track up to five players at once, switch passes between you, and update a live leaderboard.
Since the Carry tracks your movement and the ball, it acts like your own AI coaching staff. Every session is logged and analyzed. You can check your stats on the built-in 10-inch touchscreen or through the app.
It tracks over 20 stats, including shot trajectory, backspin, release point, and your shooting position. After your workout, you get heatmaps showing your hot and cold spots. This way, you get to leave with real data, not just a sweaty shirt.
Portability and Pricing
Even with all the tech inside, this AI-powered training robot weighs 77 pounds (35 kg), has built-in wheels, and fits in most car trunks. Setup takes about a minute with the automated net, and the battery lasts up to four hours. There’s also an AC option if you want to keep it plugged in.
The Lumistar Carry is live on Kickstarter now, starting at $2,499 for early backers, which is half the expected retail price of $4,999. First deliveries are planned for November 2026. It’s a big investment, but for serious athletes, trainers, or programs that want to get the most out of gym time, it’s a major step forward in sports tech.
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