This article explores MAKI’s edge AI camera system, built for remote deployment with limited power and connectivity, delivering on-device detection, efficient data transfer, and reliable monitoring.

Today marks the completion of final testing for one of our latest in-house IoT developments — a fully integrated marine monitoring system designed for real-world environmental deployment. This device brings together multiple water-quality sensors, an underwater camera, and onboard lighting into a single, robust platform suitable for long-term use in marine and freshwater environments. What the System Measures The system is capable of simultaneously capturing both quantitative

MAKI has just wrapped up an exciting few days exhibiting at the Freshwater Conference 2025 , and the experience has been both energising and valuable. The event brought together scientists, councils, innovators, and solution-builders working towards better environmental outcomes across Aotearoa — a space we feel proud to be contributing to. Showcasing MAKI’s Technology As an exhibitor, we had the opportunity to share our autonomous boat and ROV capabilities with a wide range

MĀKI completed a topo-bathymetric survey at Aotea Harbour for Ōtorohanga District Council to assess the condition of the stone wall and channel. Using our autonomous vessel with RTK and a DJI drone for photogrammetry, we integrated the datasets into a single 3D model for engineering analysis.

During the summer of 2024–2025 , MĀKI collaborated with the Waikato Regional Council to deploy our MĀKI Boat V2 for environmental monitoring and water sampling across several freshwater locations. This initiative supported the council’s efforts to collect reliable data during algae bloom events, when accurate and timely information is essential for effective water quality management. The MĀKI Boat V2 is a compact, fully autonomous surface vessel designed for scientific-g

In recent years, bathymetry mapping has emerged as an essential tool across various fields, particularly in managing settling ponds. This...

In early March 2024, the MAKI team embarked on a collaborative venture with the Waikato Regional Council to execute the inaugural field...

Maki is now contracted to do lakes bathymetric mapping for the Waikato Regional Council in New Zealand. This involves using specialized...

A few weeks ago, the MĀKI team invested in a new piece of kit - a CHIRP MEGA SI GPS scanner - for advanced underwater scanning and...