Computer Vision & AI Systems for Lithgow

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

Situated in the heart of New South Wales, Australia, Lithgow is a thriving community that proudly supports some of the nation's most significant industries. At COLETEK, we're honored to be a part of this landscape, providing innovative engineering and product development solutions to businesses across Lithgow and beyond.

With over two decades of experience, COLETEK has established itself as a trusted national player in the engineering and product development space. Our multidisciplinary team brings together experts from various fields to deliver cutting-edge solutions that meet the unique needs of our clients. Whether you're a local Lithgow business or an organization operating throughout Australia, we'll work in collaboration with your team to craft customized products and services that drive results.

What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to reliability, innovation, and customer satisfaction. By leveraging the power of our multidisciplinary expertise, we're able to tackle complex challenges head-on, using a collaborative approach that fosters open communication and trust. As a result, our clients can rely on COLETEK for comprehensive solutions that enhance their operations, reduce risk, and drive success.

As a proudly Australian company based in Lithgow, New South Wales, we're dedicated to supporting the local community while also serving businesses across the nation. Whether you're looking to improve existing processes, explore new opportunities, or overcome specific challenges, our team is equipped to provide the expert engineering and product development support your business needs.

We understand that every organization is unique, and that's why we tailor our approach to address the distinct requirements of each client. By combining our deep understanding of Lithgow's industries with COLETEK's national reputation for innovation and excellence, we're confident in our ability to deliver exceptional value to businesses across Lithgow, New South Wales, Australia.