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:
Operating throughout New South Wales and beyond, COLETEK prides itself on being a reliable partner to businesses in Tonderburine and surrounding areas. With a foundation established in 2001, our multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company has built a trusted national reputation by delivering innovative solutions that cater to diverse needs.
In the heart of Australia, Tonderburine is renowned for its strong entrepreneurial spirit, and we recognize the importance of supporting local businesses. By doing so, we empower them to stay ahead of the curve while fostering growth and expansion. Our dedicated team operates with a deep understanding of regional nuances, ensuring seamless collaboration with your business.
At COLETEK, we don't simply provide services – we form meaningful partnerships, leveraging our expertise in engineering and product development to drive success for local businesses within Tonderburine. Whether you're looking to accelerate innovation, streamline processes, or bolster productivity, we share a passion for delivering value-driven outcomes that transform your business.
By putting the needs of businesses at the forefront of all we do, our team is committed to providing a tailored approach that aligns with the unique goals and objectives of your operation. Our capabilities extend far beyond mere product development; we offer comprehensive support throughout every stage of your journey – from concept design through production, delivery, and maintenance.
As a trusted partner in Tonderburine, New South Wales, Australia, COLETEK is dedicated to fostering long-term relationships based on trust, reliability, and mutual respect. Take the first step towards partnering with us by getting in touch today – let's work together to elevate your business and drive growth.
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.