Computer Vision & AI Systems for Hill End

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 trusted and innovative multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company established in 2001, COLETEK is committed to supporting businesses across Hill End, New South Wales, Australia, on their journey to success. Our experts are dedicated to helping local entrepreneurs navigate the complexities of innovation, ensuring that your business remains competitive and stays ahead of the curve.

Operating throughout Australia, including Hill End, New South Wales, Australia, COLETEK has earned a reputation as a reliable partner for businesses seeking cutting-edge solutions to drive growth. At the heart of our approach is collaboration – we take the time to understand your unique needs, values, and goals, tailoring our expertise to deliver tailored products and services.

With an unwavering commitment to quality, reliability, and continuous improvement, COLETEK has built a strong reputation nationally while remaining true to its local roots. Based in Hill End, New South Wales, Australia, our proximity to the region allows for swift response times, reduced lead times, and enhanced communication – critical factors for businesses seeking innovative solutions.

We understand that every business is unique, with distinct challenges and opportunities. COLETEK's multidisciplinary team of experts spans multiple fields, ensuring your operations are supported from concept to launch, through product development, testing, and implementation. By working closely with stakeholders across Hill End, New South Wales, Australia, we empower local businesses to thrive in a rapidly changing landscape.

By leveraging COLETEK's extensive expertise and capabilities, Hill End, New South Wales, Australia-based businesses can unlock new opportunities for growth, improve efficiency, and stay ahead of the competition. We're not just an engineering company – we're your partner in innovation, dedicated to delivering remarkable results that make a lasting impact.