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ResearchSep 16, 2026

Cover image for the research article: BallBOPPer™ 2026 Launch Elevator Reveal

BallBOPPer™ 2026 Launch Elevator Reveal

This is a reveal of the BallBOPPer elevation prototype as it currently appears in testing.

The elevation system currently under development.

Elevator at 5 foot elevation
Elevator at 5 foot elevation

The launch system is shown above sitting on the court surface without the Rover underneath it.

The elevator can be used with the launch system by itself, or when mounted on the Rover.

It is designed to elevate from court level to full height at high speed.

It generally does not stay at full height when moving but retracts to mid-height after launching each ball. Mid-height gives it the shortest distance to reach minimal or maximal retraction for the next catch and launch.

The head is designed to carry 10 balls in the swirls mounted on the back of the launch head allowing it to participate in a 20-shot rally before needing to retract and reload from the Ball Revolver.

With the catcher attached (not shown), the BallBOPPer can rally for as long as it is able to catch each returned ball.

More information to come as testing proceeds.