- Bengaluru-based VisistAI uses AI to detect flaws in badminton techniques and recommend tailored drills.
- Players upload match or practice videos for biomechanical analysis and skill improvement suggestions.
- Over 70 academies in the city use the tool, enabling coaches to monitor multiple athletes at once.
Artificial Intelligence is quietly transforming the way badminton players sharpen their skills. In Bengaluru, VisistAI, a sports-tech startup incubated at the Indian Institute of Science’s FSID, has developed an AI review system that breaks down player movements from simple smartphone videos.
The system is particularly valuable for grassroots players who lack access to expensive sports science support. Beyond detecting errors in strokes and serves, VisistAI assesses agility, footwork, and shuttle trajectory.
AI Takes the Court: Smarter Training for the Next Generation of Badminton Players
VisistAI’s model processes videos frame by frame, identifying subtle mistakes that are often missed in real time. It can distinguish between a strong, balanced serve and one likely to give away points, offering clear visual cues alongside its recommendations.
For coaches working with dozens of athletes, the tool acts as an extra set of expert eyes. Reports and “smart journals” summarize strengths, weaknesses, and training priorities, saving time and ensuring no detail is overlooked.
The platform’s adoption by over 70 Bengaluru academies highlights a growing appetite for AI-assisted coaching in sports beyond cricket and football. By standardizing technique analysis, it offers consistent feedback regardless of a player’s level or location.
Founders Suresh Chintada and Seshadri Raghavan envision expanding to other racket sports, positioning VisistAI as a cost-effective solution for aspiring athletes worldwide. Their mission is simple: combine accessibility with elite-level training insights.
With AI now analyzing every flick, step, and swing, the pathway from local court to competitive stage has never been clearer.
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