Computer Vision & AI Systems for Merrigal

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

At COLETEK, we're passionate about empowering local businesses like yours to drive innovation, growth, and success. As a multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company established in 2001, our expertise spans multiple disciplines, with a focus on delivering tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of Merrigal, New South Wales, Australia-based enterprises. With years of experience supporting businesses across Merrigal, New South Wales, Australia, we've developed a reputation for reliability, collaboration, and capability. Our team of expert engineers, product developers, and industry specialists works closely with clients to understand their challenges and develop tailored solutions that drive real results. Whether you're looking to launch a new product, enhance operational efficiency, or simply stay ahead of the competition, our expertise is at your disposal. COLETEK's proven track record of delivering high-calibre solutions has earned us trust nationwide. From small startups to midsized businesses and global corporations, we've had the privilege of supporting companies in Merrigal, New South Wales, Australia and throughout the country. Our commitment to local communities like yours is unwavering – our goal remains to empower entrepreneurs, manufacturers, and service providers alike with innovative, practical solutions that drive progress. In the heart of Meredith Valley, in Merrigal, New South Wales, Australia, local businesses thrive on innovation, hard work, and community spirit. At COLETEK, we're proud to be based in this thriving region and committed to supporting the business community here throughout our 20-year history. Whether your company is looking to innovate, optimize, or simply gain a competitive edge, we believe that COLETEK's multidisciplinary approach, wealth of experience, and national reputation make us an exceptional partner for businesses across Merrigal, New South Wales, Australia. Let’s build something remarkable together.