- About Us -
Versatile in application. Fluid in approach. Unwavering in spirit.
At MÄ€KI we kiwis who are passionate about applying new technologies to tackle emerging challenges. From recreation and environmental, through to business and industry, we break down the barriers preventing kiwis from adopting new technologies to better the ways kiwis can work and play.
The MÄ€KI Brain is the first of its kind - a system utilising modern GPS controls to create an independent, self-steering system that can be retrofitted onto a variety of water-based vessels.
By combining this technology with our software and mechanical expertise, we can also offer modified UAV, USV and ROV systems for special applications. We can even use computer vision and machine learning in conjunction with out systems to perform tasks that couldn’t be done before.
Handy-kiwis can enjoy customize their own version of our open source to suit their needs, while our full kits provide a fuss-free option for everyday kiwis to add smart GPS functions onto the gear they already own. Opening up a raft of new opportunities for how you use - and control - your bait boat, kayak or other water based gear.
- Our Story -
MÄ€KI was originally founded by Jeffrey based off his passion for fishing, MÄ€KI started off as a singular project for a GPS controlled vessel for recreational use. However over the years working as a professional engineer as well as project manager across a range of industries (including: manufacturing, aeronautical, software and in business management) Jeff recognized the potential for MÄ€KI to go beyond recreation, but to also benefit businesses and the wider community by taking the emerging technologies he's harnessed and making it accessible for environmental monitoring, in industrial applications, as well as for educational resources for the next generation.
