AUTONOMOUS
Complete Control.
Zero Friction.
Turnkey Operating System
Connects your courts, doors, kiosks, cameras, scoreboards, and digital experiences into one seamless ecosystem.
Seamless Ecosystem
Players reserve, check in, unlock doors, and track scores without staff intervention.
Full Visibility & Control
Owners gain full visibility, security, and control across every court, every hour of the day.
Everything works together.
Automatically.
Why AUTONOMOUS Matters
Pickleball is scaling faster than traditional facility operations can keep up. Staffing is expensive. Manual access creates risk. Disconnected software creates friction. Players expect a premium, seamless experience.
AUTONOMOUS solves all of it.
PB Vision × AUTONOMOUS
Pro-Level Analytics
For Everyone
Our system integrates directly with PB Vision to turn every match into data. No wearable sensors needed—just advanced AI that sees the game like a pro coach.
Automated player tracking and ball trajectory analysis using advanced computer vision.
Visual breakdown of court coverage, shot placement, and player positioning.
Dead time is automatically removed. Watch a 1-hour match in 15 minutes.
Match data feeds directly into DUPR for verified, AI-driven skill ratings.
Core AUTONOMOUS
Capabilities
From access to analysis, the system handles it all.
Autonomous Access Control
Court access tied directly to reservations. Gates unlock automatically for verified players.
24/7 Security Monitoring
Integrated cameras provide continuous oversight of court activity and incidents.
Self-Service Kiosk Check-In
Intuitive touchscreen kiosks confirm reservations and launch matches.
Digital Scoreboards
Live, automated scoreboards display scores, names, and time remaining.
Instant Replay & Video
Matches are automatically recorded. Players can replay points and access highlights.
Tournament Functionality
Supports organized play, DUPR-tracked matches, leagues, and tournaments.
Beyond
SMARTLOCKS
Traditional systems just unlock doors.
They leave the rest to you.
We control the entire facility.
Reservations. Identity. Cameras. Payments. Lighting. All integrated into one seamless operating system.
Live Monitoring
Designed for Everyone
A Better Experience for Players
Players do not want friction. They want to play. With AUTONOMOUS, players arrive, check in, walk onto the court, and start playing. Scores update automatically. Highlights are captured without effort.
This is the difference between renting court time and delivering a premium experience.
A Smarter System for Owners
AUTONOMOUS reduces staffing pressure while increasing control. Facilities operate more consistently and predictably, even during peak demand.
- Fewer front-desk hours
- Fewer access issues
- Less manual oversight
- More actionable data
- Higher utilization rates
Designed to Integrate
AUTONOMOUS is engineered to work seamlessly with PICKLETILE™ court systems, including premium glass enclosures, gates, and fencing solutions. Hardware, software, and physical design are aligned from day one.
Powered by PodPlay™
AUTONOMOUS is powered by PodPlay™’s industry-leading reservation, scoring, replay, and tournament platform. Together, PICKLETILE™ and PodPlay™ deliver a fully unified experience.
WHO AUTONOMOUS IS FOR
This Is the Future of Pickleball Facilities
Frequently Asked
Absolutely. The Autonomous plan is engineered for unstaffed operation. Players book via the app, unlock doors with a digital key, and control replays/scoreboards themselves. The system handles payments and lighting automatically.
It is our most comprehensive tier. It includes 24/7 access control, video replays, digital scoreboards, event management (leagues/tournaments), and full DUPR integration.
Yes. Players are charged automatically 45 minutes after their reservation or event ends. The system supports split payments, guest fees, and membership billing.
Autonomous plan partners receive a dedicated Customer Success Manager and priority support. We also provide full onboarding to ensure your hardware and software are perfectly synced.
Typical installation for the AUTONOMOUS hardware suite takes 2-3 days per facility, once infrastructure (power/data) is in place. We coordinate directly with your general contractor.
Yes. All PICKLEGLASS™ kiosks, cameras, and access control units are IP65 rated for outdoor use, designed to withstand rain, heat, and direct sunlight.
100%. Unlike aggregator platforms that withhold user data, PodPlay™ gives you full ownership and export access to your member database, booking history, and financial reports.
Yes. The system integrates with most standard lighting relays. Lights automatically turn on 10 minutes before a reservation and turn off when play concludes.
We recommend a hardwired dedicated line for optimal performance, especially for video streaming. However, the system is fully compatible with Starlink for remote locations.
Yes. You can configure unlimited membership types with distinct booking windows, pricing rules, guest privileges, and discount structures.
Updates are pushed over-the-air (OTA) automatically. You get new features, security patches, and performance improvements without needing a technician on-site.
All Autonomous hardware comes with a comprehensive 3-year warranty. Replacement units are shipped priority if any component fails during normal operation.
Yes. You have granular control over who can book. You can set the facility to be members-only, or allow public play during specific off-peak hours.
PodPlay™ exports directly to QuickBooks, Xero, and other major accounting platforms, streamlining your monthly reconciliation process.
