NEW YORK, July 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Basketball, as one of the world's most widely played sports, continues to evolve across competition levels, participation scale, and training sophistication. From professional leagues to grassroots programs and individual players, the sport has developed into a global ecosystem that is constantly pushing performance boundaries.
In parallel, basketball training methodologies have evolved significantly, becoming more systematic, data-informed, and diverse. These advancements have played a key role in improving performance across all levels of the sport.
At the same time, improvements in training have further accelerated the development of basketball itself. As athletes train more efficiently and precisely, the game continues to advance in speed and complexity, forming a continuous cycle of mutual reinforcement between the sport and its training systems.
However, within this cycle lies a persistent structural constraint: unequal access to high-quality training resources and limited scalability of effective training environments.
In most real-world settings, sustained high-level training still depends heavily on external support, including coaches, rebound partners, and fully equipped facilities. As a result, training quality is often shaped by available resources rather than fully controlled by the individual.
This dependency creates a ceiling on training efficiency and accessibility, limiting the scalability of modern training methods and ultimately constraining the pace at which basketball training can evolve alongside the sport itself.
CARRY LAUNCHES ON KICKSTARTER
Against this backdrop, LUMISTAR today announced the official launch of CARRY on Kickstarter, marking the global debut of its AI-powered basketball training system.
CARRY is now live on Kickstarter with early-backer pricing starting at US$2,499, ahead of its planned retail price of US$4,999. Initial deliveries are expected to begin in Q4 2026.
THE TECHNOLOGY BEHIND CARRY
CARRY is designed to make high-intensity basketball training more accessible through real-time, vision-driven interaction.
Unlike traditional shooting machines that operate on fixed trajectories, CARRY integrates a quad-camera 4K vision system powered by a high-performance chip. This enables continuous tracking of player movement during training sessions, allowing the system to adjust passing direction and timing dynamically. It also responds to gesture-based inputs for drill control.
The system is designed to significantly increase training efficiency. According to LUMISTAR, completing 500 game-realistic shots can be reduced from approximately four hours in traditional setups to around 45 minutes using CARRY.
In addition, CARRY incorporates an AI Coach Report that processes more than 20 performance metrics, including shooting consistency, movement efficiency, release stability, and shot distribution patterns, translating them into structured feedback for skill development.
The system is portable and can be deployed in approximately 60 seconds, allowing structured training in a wide range of environments.
EARLY VALIDATION
CARRY underwent early testing with more than 300 users and professional athletes, including WNBA Champion Aerial Powers and former NBA player Derrick Brown, who provided feedback on its tracking and passing performance during training sessions.
The system made its public debut at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, where live demonstrations attracted attention from attendees and media outlets including CNET, Tom's Guide, and FOX5 Las Vegas.
Following CES, LUMISTAR hosted a live on-court experience session in Los Angeles, where CARRY was tested in real training environments by basketball creators, coaches, and athletes.
Participants included NBA Skills Trainer Sean Marshall, former Drew League MVP Frank Nitty, and streetball legend Bone Collector.
LOOKING AHEAD
The Kickstarter campaign marks the first opportunity for basketball players and early adopters worldwide to access and support CARRY as it begins its global rollout.
LUMISTAR stated that it sees ongoing advancements in AI and robotics as contributing to new approaches in sports training, with the potential to expand access to structured practice for athletes at different levels.
Media Contact
Website: https://lumistar.ai/
Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1596816961/lumistar-carry-ai-quad-camera-basketball-training-partner
Email: yolanda.huang@lumistar.ai
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LUMISTAR Launches CARRY on Kickstarter, Introducing an AI-Powered Basketball Training System
Global Flagship convention reinforces responsible entrepreneurship, leadership development and innovation while unveiling new wellness, lifestyle and technology products
PENANG, Malaysia, July 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Held under the theme "Reform. Perform. Transform.", V-Convention 2026 brought together more than 8,000 entrepreneurs and business leaders from 30 countries in Penang, Malaysia, reaffirming QNET's role as a global direct selling company committed to entrepreneurship, leadership development, innovation and personal transformation.
Supported by the Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB) and Tourism Malaysia, V-Convention 2026 marked the third consecutive year of collaboration with agencies under the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia (MOTAC). The event welcomed participants from across Sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia, Southeast Asia and other international markets, supporting Malaysia's business events and tourism industries and the Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign by showcasing Malaysia's world-class infrastructure, cultural diversity and hospitality.
V-Convention is the flagship annual global convention of QNET, a global direct selling company, bringing together Independent Distributors, entrepreneurs and business leaders from around the world. The event serves as the company's premier platform for leadership development, responsible entrepreneurship, compliance education, product innovation and business growth, while reinforcing QNET's commitment to responsible entrepreneurship, ethical direct selling and long-term customer trust.
For nearly three decades, V-Convention has brought together entrepreneurs, leaders and changemakers to exchange ideas, build capabilities and embrace innovation. This year's edition featured keynote sessions by the company's founders and leadership team, encouraging participants to embrace change, pursue continuous improvement and create meaningful impact in business, communities and personal lives.
Mattias Mildenborn, CEO, QNET said, "Transformation is not a destination; it is a continuous commitment. It requires the courage to challenge legacy thinking, the discipline to strengthen how we operate, and the integrity to earn trust every day.
As we continue our transformation, we are building a stronger, more transparent and more accountable QNET—one that places compliance, ethical business practices and customer trust at the heart of everything we do. Seeing more than 8,000 entrepreneurs from around the world gathered at V-Convention 2026 reflects not only the strength of our global community, but also a shared commitment to building a sustainable business with the highest standards of professionalism.
Looking ahead, our focus remains clear: empowering people through innovation, responsible entrepreneurship and products and opportunities that create lasting value for individuals, families and communities."
"Throughout the convention, attendees participated in an extensive programme of leadership development, business-building workshops, product education, compliance training, personal development and networking opportunities. Our objective is to equip entrepreneurs with the knowledge, skills and foundation needed to build sustainable businesses in an increasingly dynamic and regulated world," added Mattias Mildenborn, CEO, QNET.
New Wellness, Lifestyle and Technology Products Unveiled
V-Convention 2026 also marked the launch of three new additions to QNET's wellness, lifestyle and technology portfolio, reflecting the company's continued commitment to product innovation and customer wellbeing.
The new product launches included:
Amezcua GX-1 – the world's first Closed-Loop Grounding Duo Mat powered by proprietary ART™ technology. Designed to support everyday wellbeing and personal vitality, the GX-1 represents the latest evolution in Amezcua's wellness innovation portfolio.
Physio Radiance Aura – combines plant-powered innovation with an advanced 3-in-1 cellular system that recharges your skin cells for a visibly radiant, youthful-looking complexion.
Interra Chronograph – a distinguished new timepiece that combines precision engineering, contemporary design and timeless craftsmanship, further expanding the Interra collection.
The convention also featured expansive product exhibition with immersive brand showcases, live demonstrations and educational sessions, allowing attendees to experience QNET's wellness, lifestyle and luxury brands firsthand.
Together, the product launches and immersive exhibition reinforced QNET's commitment to innovation, quality, ethical direct selling and responsible entrepreneurship, equipping Independent Distributors with the knowledge, products and confidence to build sustainable businesses professionally and responsibly.
Transformation with Purpose
As V-Convention 2026 concluded, participants left with new knowledge, stronger capabilities and renewed determination to build sustainable businesses rooted in professionalism, innovation and responsible entrepreneurship, recognising that lasting success is measured not only by personal achievement, but also by the positive impact created for customers, communities and future generations.
About QNET
QNET is a global direct selling company offering health, wellness, lifestyle and luxury products through an e-commerce-driven business model. Founded in 1998, QNET is guided by its mission of RYTHM – Raise Yourself To Help Mankind and is committed to responsible entrepreneurship, ethical business practices and customer-focused innovation.
QNET is a member of the Direct Selling Association in several countries, the Hong Kong Health Food Association, the Health Supplements Industry Association of Singapore, and other recognised industry organisations. The company is also the official direct selling partner of Manchester City Football Club and the Confederation of African Football (CAF), reflecting its commitment to excellence, global partnerships and community impact. Discover more at www.qnet.net.
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More Than 8,000 Entrepreneurs from 30 Countries Gather in Malaysia for QNET's Global V-Convention 2026
