AI & Machine Learning Services for Newcastle East 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 for Newcastle East 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 Newcastle East 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 for Newcastle East 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.

For businesses in Newcastle East, New South Wales, Australia and throughout the country, finding a reliable partner that understands their unique needs is crucial. As a multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company established in 2001, COLETEK is proud to offer its expertise to clients across the region. With years of experience and a commitment to innovation, we've built a reputation as trusted advisors who can bring your ideas to life. Our capabilities extend far beyond that of typical consulting firms - our team of experts brings together engineering, design, and development under one roof, allowing us to deliver holistic solutions that drive results. Located in Newcastle East, New South Wales, Australia, COLETEK is uniquely positioned to support local businesses, from small startups to large corporations. Our proximity to the region allows for easier collaboration and communication, ensuring that our clients receive the very best service possible. Operating throughout Australia, we've developed a deep understanding of the unique challenges facing each industry sector. What sets us apart is our commitment to reliability, collaboration, and capability. We take the time to understand your goals and objectives, then work closely with you to develop tailored solutions that meet your needs. Whether it's product development, engineering services, or simply a trusted partner for innovation - we're here to help you succeed. By partnering with COLETEK, businesses in Newcastle East, New South Wales, Australia can count on expert guidance, creative thinking, and unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional results. So why settle for anything less? Let us demonstrate our capabilities and show you how we can help you build something truly remarkable.