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 Bulla Creek, New South Wales, Australia, businesses need reliable partners to drive innovation and growth. For over two decades, COLETEK has established itself as a trusted Australian engineering and product development company, working closely with local enterprises across the region. With our multidisciplinary approach, we combine technical expertise with creative problem-solving to deliver exceptional outcomes.
As a national player with a strong reputation in Australia, we're proud of our track record in supporting businesses like yours in Bulla Creek, New South Wales, Australia and beyond. Our team is dedicated to fostering close partnerships built on mutual respect, understanding, and a relentless focus on delivering results. Whether you're looking to launch a new product or optimize existing operations, COLETEK is committed to helping your business thrive.
At COLETEK, we believe that collaboration and trust are essential components of any successful partnership. We take the time to understand your unique challenges, goals, and values before developing tailored solutions that meet your specific needs. Our team's diverse expertise spans multiple disciplines, enabling us to tackle complex projects from concept to delivery.
We're not just a company – we're your trusted partners in achieving remarkable things in Bulla Creek, New South Wales, Australia. With over 20 years of experience, COLETEK is the perfect partner for businesses seeking reliable, innovative, and bespoke support. From start-ups to established companies, we've helped numerous organizations in the region overcome obstacles, capitalize on opportunities, and achieve their full potential.
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.