AI & Machine Learning Services for Firefly Experts – Practical, Applied AI

At COLETEK, we bring decades of hands-on experience delivering real-world artificial intelligence and computer vision systems. Whether you're located forFirefly or anywhere globally, our AI solutions are designed for embedded, edge, and industrial deployment.

Our CTO, Luke Cole, began engineering AI and robotics as a teenager in 1998. He worked at leading institutes such as CSIRO, NICTA (now Data61), Seeing Machines, and ANU Robotics System Lab, contributing to early self-driving cars, custom AI libraries, and mobile robot autonomy before ROS and OpenCV were even invented.

Luke also worked at Hemisphere GPS (formerly BEELINE, now AgJunction) as a Robotics Engineer, implementing GPS-guided autonomous systems used by hundreds of agricultural vehicles worldwide.

Meanwhile, Lance Cole has worked in advanced military-grade embedded systems, including on the US military's CROWS program at EOS. He brings deep experience in electronics and embedded hardware for AI.

Our team specialises in applied (narrow) AI, particularly in embedded vision, robotics, and real-time decision-making. We’ve built AI systems using:

• Neural Networks (Perceptron, Sigmoid, ReLU, CNNs, RNNs, Transformers)
• Machine Learning (ML), Deep Learning (DL), and Reinforcement Learning
• Backpropagation, Stochastic Gradient Descent (SGD)
• Image Processing: HAAR, HOG, LBP, PCA, CLAHE, Hough, Template Matching
• Object Detection: YOLOv10, EfficientDet, Faster R-CNN, Mask R-CNN
• Frameworks: TensorFlow, Keras, PyTorch, Caffe, ONNX

We’ve deployed AI models on cost-effective platforms like the Raspberry Pi, and optimized high-performance systems using NVIDIA Jetson (Nano, Xavier, TX1) and NVIDIA Tesla V100 GPUs. Our team understands both the constraints of edge devices and the throughput of datacenter-grade accelerators.

Applications of our AI & Machine Learning Services for Firefly services include:

• Smart agriculture & plant recognition (99%+ accuracy on edge)
• Autonomous vehicle vision & embedded localisation
• Industrial automation & object detection
• AI-powered road signs & hazard detection
• Wildlife monitoring & pest targeting with gimbal vision
• Face, voice, and optical character recognition (OCR)
• Natural language interfaces (Open WebUI + open-source LLMs)

• Edge-first philosophy: We specialise in systems that work offline, on-site, and in real time.
• Custom hardware integration: Cameras, sensors, motors, GPUs, embedded Linux.
• Transparent, ethical AI: Locally hosted, explainable, privacy-conscious.
• Decades of real deployment: From paddocks to highways to defense environments.

If you're based in forFirefly or anywhere globally and need help with robotics, machine vision, or embedded AI, we’d love to hear from you. We speak your language, whether it’s TensorFlow code, NVIDIA CUDA pipelines, or low-level embedded C on ARM systems.

Contact COLETEK today to see how our AI expertise can power your next product or platform.

Supporting Businesses on the Mid North Coast: COLETEK's Local Expertise

The picturesque town of Firefly, nestled in the heart of the Mid North Coast, New South Wales, Australia – a place where community spirit and natural beauty come together. As an integral part of this thriving region, we're proud to be COLETEK, a trusted Australian company dedicated to empowering local businesses like yours.

Founded on strong values of innovation, expertise, and commitment, we've built a national reputation for delivering bespoke solutions that meet the unique needs of our clients. Our long history has earned us accolades from industry peers, but it's our unwavering dedication to the Mid North Coast community that truly sets us apart.

We're no strangers to the Firefly region – its breathtaking landscapes, vibrant culture, and rich heritage have captivated us since our inception. We know that our local business partners face distinct challenges, which is why we've developed a keen understanding of their needs and concerns. By putting our clients at the forefront, we've fostered enduring relationships built on trust, loyalty, and shared success.

As a trusted partner for businesses in Firefly and beyond, COLETEK takes pride in being an integral part of this community's growth story. We're honored to have played a role in shaping the region's narrative through our work with innovative startups, family-owned enterprises, and community organizations alike.

A testament to our enduring commitment is our local team – embedded within the community we serve. Our team members are passionate advocates for regional development, working closely with local stakeholders to create lasting impact. It's this grassroots understanding that empowers us to deliver tailored support, expertly crafted to address the one-of-a-kind challenges faced by businesses in Firefly, Mid North Coast, New South Wales, Australia.

If you're looking for a trusted ally who truly understands your region, your business, and your goals – look no further. As COLETEK, we're proud to be rooted on the Mid North Coast, poised to help your venture thrive in this unique corner of our country. Get in touch today to discuss how we can support you every step of the way.