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:
As a pioneering multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company established in 2001, COLETEK has earned a reputation for delivering innovative solutions that transform industries. With our headquarters proudly based in Running Stream, New South Wales, Australia, we take pride in supporting local businesses across the region, bringing our expertise and passion to solve complex problems and drive growth.
With over two decades of experience, COLETEK has evolved into a trusted partner for companies seeking cutting-edge engineering and product development services. Our team consists of experts from diverse disciplines, united by a shared commitment to collaboration and a passion for seeing projects come to life. Whether you're an entrepreneur or a long-established business in Running Stream, New South Wales, Australia, we'll work hand-in-hand with your team to deliver tailored solutions that meet your specific needs.
At COLETEK, we understand that every organization is unique, and our approach is centered around building strong relationships. We take the time to listen to your challenges, goals, and aspirations, before working together to develop a customized strategy that leverages our expertise in engineering and product development. By partnering with us, you can rest assured that your project will be handled by dedicated professionals who are committed to reliability, precision, and attention to detail.
As we continue to operate throughout Australia, including Running Stream, New South Wales, our scope of services expands, encompassing a wide range of industries. Whether you're seeking to improve existing products or create new ones, our multidisciplinary team is poised to deliver exceptional results. We're proud of the strong track record we've established, and we look forward to continuing this momentum with businesses in Running Stream, New South Wales, Australia.
COLETEK's extensive experience and innovative spirit have allowed us to build a reputation as reliable partners for businesses seeking engineering and product development expertise. When you choose COLETEK as your trusted partner, you can be certain that our team of experts will work tirelessly to understand your needs and deliver tailored solutions that drive success.
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.
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.