Computer Vision & AI Systems for Kandos

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 thriving town in the Upper Hunter region of New South Wales, Australia, Kandos is home to a diverse range of businesses, from manufacturing and healthcare to agriculture and tourism. At COLETEK, we're proud to play a key role in supporting these local enterprises by providing innovative engineering and product development solutions. With over two decades of experience as a multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company established in 2001, COLETEK has earned a reputation for reliability, collaboration, and capability. Our team of experts has worked with companies across Kandos, New South Wales, Australia, and throughout the country to develop custom-made solutions that drive growth, improve efficiency, and enhance competitiveness. Whether you're looking to streamline production processes, optimize supply chain management, or create innovative products that meet changing market demands, COLETEK is well-positioned to help. Our comprehensive range of services includes engineering design, testing and simulation, product prototyping, and beyond. For businesses in Kandos, New South Wales, Australia, we've demonstrated our commitment to supporting local economic development through tailored solutions that address unique challenges. At COLETEK, we understand the importance of fostering strong relationships with local stakeholders, including businesses, communities, and governments. Our unwavering dedication to excellent service delivery has enabled us to build a national reputation for trusted partnerships. By working closely with our clients in Kandos, New South Wales, Australia, we've developed a deep understanding of their concerns, needs, and goals. As you strive to drive your business forward, rest assured that COLETEK is here to support you every step of the way. Our expertise extends beyond technological innovation to encompass the human aspects of engineering and product development – collaboration, creativity, and communication. We're proud to serve businesses across Kandos, New South Wales, Australia, and we look forward to the opportunity to collaborate with yours.