Computer Vision & AI Systems for Lidster

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

When it comes to innovative solutions and trusted expertise, look no further than COLETEK – a multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company. Established in 2001, we've built a reputation as a reliable partner for local businesses across Lidster, New South Wales, Australia, and beyond. Throughout our history, we've been driven by a passion for innovation and a commitment to delivering exceptional results. Our team of experienced engineers and developers have the capability to tackle complex challenges, leveraging cutting-edge technologies and time-tested methods to drive real-world solutions. As a business serving Lidster, New South Wales, Australia, you deserve a partner that understands your unique needs and can adapt to your pace. At COLETEK, we're more than just an engineering firm – we're collaborators who take the time to listen, understand your goals, and work tirelessly to deliver solutions that meet your exacting standards. With our expertise based in Lidster, New South Wales, Australia, we've helped businesses from diverse industries achieve remarkable results. Whether you're looking to develop new products or improve existing processes, our team has the know-how to make it happen. At COLETEK, we pride ourselves on being responsive, reliable, and genuinely invested in your success. That's why we're committed to building long-term relationships with our clients, rather than simply focusing on a transactional approach. Our goal is to become an integral part of your team, working together to achieve shared objectives. So if you're seeking a trusted partner for engineering and product development solutions serving businesses across Lidster, New South Wales, Australia, look no further than COLETEK. With our extensive experience, innovative mindset, and national reputation as a go-to player in the Australian industry, we're confident that our team can help you achieve remarkable results.