AI & Machine Learning Services for Kia Ora 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 forKia Ora 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 Kia Ora 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 forKia Ora 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.

A Message from COLETEK to the Kia Ora, Mid North Coast Community

Welcome to the charming Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, Australia! When it comes to businesses and communities like ours in Kia Ora, we know that trust is built when local leaders put down roots and support each other. That's exactly what COLETEK has done, with its Australian-based operations serving as a testament to its commitment to this beautiful area.

As a native-born and bred company, COLETEK understands the unique challenges and opportunities facing entrepreneurs and small business owners in Kia Ora and beyond. With extensive experience working hand-in-hand with local businesses, we've developed a deep appreciation for the spirit of community that defines our region. From the bustling town centers to the rolling hills and rugged coastlines, our team is dedicated to empowering businesses like yours to thrive in this incredible environment.

While COLETEK's national reach spans far and wide, it's our local presence that truly sets us apart. By having a boots-on-the-ground approach, we're able to tap into the heartbeat of the Mid North Coast community and respond directly to your needs. Whether you're an established enterprise or just starting out, our team is always ready to lend a listening ear and offer guidance.

Innovation has never been more important than it is today, as businesses adapt and evolve in response to shifting market trends and technological advancements. At COLETEK, we believe that innovation should be powered by local insight and expertise, which is why we're passionate about connecting with the people, places, and stories that make this region so special.

We take pride in being a trustworthy partner for businesses across the Mid North Coast, from Port Macquarie to Coffs Harbour, and everywhere in between. By working closely with our clients and staying attuned to their priorities, we've established ourselves as a go-to trusted advisor in the area. It's an honor to be part of this vibrant ecosystem, where entrepreneurs and innovators are forging new paths every day.

As you navigate the ever-changing business landscape, know that COLETEK is here for you – not just as a provider of services, but as a friend and ally in your journey. We're excited about the possibilities that lie ahead for businesses in Kia Ora and the entire Mid North Coast region. Together, we can keep this community strong and prosperous, one business at a time.