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 Kanimbla, New South Wales, Australia, businesses face unique challenges and opportunities. As a multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company established in 2001, COLETEK has earned a reputation for delivering innovative solutions that drive growth and success for clients across this region.
With local roots and national reach, we're proud to serve businesses based in Kanimbla, New South Wales, Australia. We understand the importance of reliable engineering services, tailored expertise, and collaborative problem-solving. At COLETEK, our team combines seasoned professionals with fresh perspectives, leveraging their extensive knowledge and experience to help you overcome complex challenges.
Operating throughout Australia, we've built long-term relationships by demonstrating a commitment to excellence, quality, and customer satisfaction. From the Australian Alps to the Outback, we're dedicated to empowering local businesses and organizations like yours to thrive in their respective markets.
We take pride in being a trusted advisor and partner for companies seeking expert guidance on innovation, product development, and engineering solutions. By working closely with your team, we'll help you overcome technical hurdles, optimize operations, and drive competitive advantage – all while respecting the unique needs and aspirations of Kanimbla, New South Wales, Australia.
Whatever your specific goals or challenges may be, rest assured that COLETEK is committed to delivering results-oriented engineering services that exceed expectations. Our extensive experience and capabilities are at your service, ready to support your business in Kanimbla, New South Wales, Australia, and beyond.
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.
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.