AI & Machine Learning Services for Ballarat Central 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 Ballarat Central 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 Ballarat Central 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 Ballarat Central 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.

As a nationally recognized and trusted partner for engineering and product development since 2001, COLETEK is honored to serve the vibrant businesses across Ballarat Central, Victoria, Australia. Our multidisciplinary team, comprised of experienced engineers, innovators, and creatives, has earned a reputation for delivering reliable and adaptable solutions that transform industries.

Based in Ballarat Central, Victoria, Australia, we're perfectly positioned to support the area's thriving local businesses, as well as enterprises operating throughout Australia. Our expertise spans various sectors, from manufacturing and logistics to healthcare and technology. We collaborate with clients to identify challenges and opportunities, leveraging our capabilities to drive innovation and growth.

What sets us apart is our laser-like focus on understanding each client's unique circumstances and goals. By taking the time to truly listen and analyze their needs, we craft tailored solutions that are purpose-built for success. This collaborative approach has earned us a trusted reputation among businesses in Ballarat Central and nationwide.

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, it's more crucial than ever to have a trusted partner by your side. COLETEK is committed to offering the highest level of expertise, creativity, and partnership to ensure our clients remain ahead of the curve. When you partner with us, you can expect nothing but exceptional service, innovative thinking, and unwavering dedication.

So why wait? As a leader in your industry, you deserve a trusted ally that understands Ballarat Central's distinct needs. At COLETEK, we're proud to operate throughout Ballarat Central, Victoria, Australia, providing comprehensive support for the businesses that drive our community forward. Let us leverage our collective expertise to help you achieve remarkable things.