Our CTO (Luke Cole) previously worked for Hemisphere GPS (orginally called BEELINE, and now bought out by AgJunction) as a "Robotics Engineer" implementing auto-guidance solutions for various quadbikes and agriculture tractors that was used by 100's of vehicles around the world.
For 10 years, starting as a teenager in 1998 - Luke Cole has also worked for leading research institutes and companies such as NICTA (now called CSIRO Data61), CSIRO, Seeing Machines and ANU Robotics System Lab (lead by Alex Zelinsky, who received a rare prestigious AO award in 2017 and was Defence Scientist of Australia from 2012 for 6 years). Luke's work included various autonomous mobile robot projects, involving computer vision, and even a self-driving car early 2000's. Back then OpenCV and ROS didn't exist, so we did a "roll-your-own" called VisLib and DROS comprised of 364,578 lines of code.
Lance Cole has also worked at NICTA and has a background of various hardware development, such as working for a contract company to the US millary (EOS), building the Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station (CROWS).
COLETEK's team all has a background in computer vision and machine vision, which have built a wide range of skills and technologies such as:
These technologies can be used for various applications such as:
In the heart of New South Wales, where innovation meets expertise, COLETEK has been proudly serving businesses across Budgewoi and throughout Australia for over two decades. As a multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company established in 2001, we take pride in our nationally recognized reputation for reliability, collaboration, and capability.
When you're looking for an trusted partner to help overcome the unique challenges of your industry or market, look no further than COLETEK. Based in Budgewoi, New South Wales, Australia, we operate throughout the region and nationwide, providing expert engineering solutions that drive growth and success for our clients.
Operating in a rapidly evolving environment demands more than just technical expertise – it requires innovative thinking, collaboration, and trust. Our team of experienced engineers, product developers, and industry experts are dedicated to delivering customized solutions that meet the ever-changing needs of local businesses like yours in Budgewoi.
Serving businesses across Budgewoi, New South Wales, Australia, including those in manufacturing, healthcare, energy, and beyond, we've earned a reputation for dependable project management, process optimization, and cutting-edge product development. Whether you're seeking to improve operational efficiency, enhance customer satisfaction, or drive innovation, our multidisciplinary team is well-positioned to help.
So why choose COLETEK as your trusted engineering partner in Budgewoi? Our commitment to excellence is rooted in over 20 years of experience, a passion for collaboration, and an unwavering dedication to delivering exceptional results. If you're looking for a reliable partner that understands the unique demands of your regional market – whether it's industrial, commercial, or residential – we're here to support your growth.
Intuitive, innovative & efficient are three words that would appropriately describe the COLETEK service. Luke and the team at COLETEK have taken our concepts to the next level.
COLETEK have provided one to one communication throughout the development process and gone above and beyond in bringing our ideas closer to becoming a reality! Luke's expertise and knowledge with computer software and electronics is Jedi like, but what I liked most about working with him was his willingness and ability to think outside of the box.