Computer Vision & AI Systems for Bookham

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:

• Collision Avoidance
• Pattern Recognition
• Object Recognition
• Object Tracking
• Machine Learning
• Deep Learning
• Optical Flow, Point Clouds
• Stereo Active Vision, Panoramic Cameras, Fisheye Lens/Camera, Log-polar Camera, Time of Flight Cameras, Camera Array
• 3D Reconstruction

These technologies can be used for various applications such as:

• Licence Plate Recognition (LPR) or Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR)
• Production Line Object Recognition
• Production Line Automation
• Asset Tracking
• Kid Tracking
• Pedestrian Tracking
• Face Recognition
• Load Haul Dump Automation
• Agriculture Automation
• Storm Drain Inspection Robot
• Robot Lawn Mower
• Forklift Automation
• Home Land Security Robots

As a renowned multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company established in 2001, COLETEK is proud to have earned a national reputation for reliability, innovation, and unwavering commitment to excellence. With operations spread throughout the country, including Bookham, New South Wales, Australia, we take pride in being a trusted partner for businesses seeking to drive growth, improve competitiveness, and thrive in an ever-changing market. Operating from our base in Bookham, New South Wales, Australia, COLETEK's team of experts works alongside clients to comprehend their unique needs, challenges, and goals. Our extensive experience and cutting-edge capabilities empower us to develop innovative, tailor-made solutions that address the most pressing concerns facing businesses across various sectors. By embracing collaboration, we foster lasting relationships built on trust, transparency, and a deep understanding of our clients' aspirations. COLETEK is dedicated to empowering local businesses in Bookham, New South Wales, Australia, as well as those operating throughout the country, with world-class engineering and product development expertise. Our multifaceted approach enables us to tackle complex projects, streamline operations, and drive innovation, ultimately enabling our clients to stay ahead of the curve. With COLETEK, businesses located in Bookham, New South Wales, Australia can rest assured that they are partnering with a trusted, results-driven organization committed to achieving mutually beneficial outcomes. By harnessing our comprehensive capabilities, local businesses can seize new opportunities, overcome obstacles, and reach greater heights of success. If you are seeking a reliable, innovative partner to support your business growth in Bookham, New South Wales, Australia or throughout Australia, look no further than COLETEK. We invite you to embark on this journey with us, leveraging our collective expertise and unwavering dedication to exceptional outcomes.