AUTONOMOUS
The facility runs itself. One operating system that handles access, security, check-in, scoring, and reservations, so your courts manage themselves around the clock.
Complete control.Zero friction.
The physical court and the digital experience operate as one integrated system.
Turnkey operating system
Every operational touchpoint is connected from day one.
Seamless ecosystem
Players reserve, enter, check in, and play without staff intervention.
Full visibility and control
Owners monitor activity, access, and performance from anywhere.
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.
POWERED BY PB VISION
Every match.More insight.
AI-powered match analysis, integrated with AUTONOMOUS.
No wearables required.
AI computer vision
Track player movement and ball trajectories.
Performance heatmaps
Understand coverage, placement, and positioning.
Auto-edited replays
Review the action. Skip the downtime.
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
Monitors display scores, names, standings, 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. Monitoring. Compliance. 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
Yes. The PodPlay™ mobile app is fully white-labeled. Your members download an app featuring your logo, your colors, and your brand—not a third-party aggregator.
Absolutely. The Autonomous plan is engineered for unstaffed operation. Players book via the app, unlock doors with their phone, 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.
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 construction team.
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 clean, upload-ready data files that integrate directly with QuickBooks, Xero, and other major accounting platforms, streamlining the monthly reconciliation process.
