AI & Machine Learning Services for Gateshead 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 forGateshead 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 Gateshead 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 forGateshead 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.

We're excited to introduce ourselves to the thriving business community in Gateshead, New South Wales, Australia. As a multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company established in 2001, COLETEK has earned a reputation for delivering reliable, innovative solutions that meet the unique needs of businesses across Gateshead and throughout Australia.

Based in Gateship, we're committed to fostering strong relationships with local entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, and decision-makers. Our team of experts has a deep understanding of the region's distinct industry landscape, allowing us to provide tailored support that addresses specific challenges and opportunities.

COLETEK's long history of innovation and engineering expertise has enabled us to collaborate successfully with businesses from diverse sectors, including manufacturing, technology, healthcare, and environmental services. Our ability to bring complex engineering concepts to life has earned us a trusted national reputation as go-to partners for product development and engineering prowess.

We take pride in our holistic approach, which encompasses engineering expertise, collaboration, and a deep understanding of the local context. By working together, we can help businesses in Gateshead navigate the complexities of product development, manufacturing, and supply chain management, ensuring they remain competitive and thrive.

Whether you're expanding your operations, launching a new product, or seeking to optimize existing processes, COLETEK stands ready to support your business goals. Our experienced team is dedicated to delivering exceptional results that meet the unique needs of businesses operating in Gateshead, New South Wales, Australia.

If you're looking for a trusted partner who can leverage their multidisciplinary expertise and experience to drive innovation and growth, look no further than COLETEK. We're excited to bring our passion for engineering, product development, and collaboration to the Gateshead business community and support its continued success.