Computer Vision & AI Systems for Hexham

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

As a long-standing multidisciplinary engineering and product development company based in 2001, COLETEK has established a reputation for delivering reliable, innovative solutions to businesses across Hexham, New South Wales, Australia. From our foundation, we've been committed to putting our clients first, working collaboratively to solve complex problems and drive growth. With over two decades of experience, we've had the privilege of operating throughout Australia, proudly serving businesses in Hexham, New South Wales, Australia and beyond. Our teams are deeply passionate about leveraging their collective expertise to unlock new opportunities for our clients. This unwavering dedication to excellence has earned us a trusted national reputation as a go-to partner for those seeking cutting-edge engineering solutions. In Hexham, New South Wales, Australia and nationwide, businesses face unique challenges in today's fast-paced environment. At COLETEK, we understand the importance of staying ahead of the curve, anticipating emerging trends, and adapting to changes that can impact your operations. Our multidisciplinary teams bring together a broad range of skills, allowing us to develop tailored, integrated solutions that address even the most complex technical challenges. Whether you're seeking to improve processes, streamline operations, or drive innovation, COLETEK is committed to working closely with you to achieve your goals. We pride ourselves on our ability to listen, understand your needs, and deliver results-driven outcomes. By doing so, we've built strong relationships with clients across Hexham, New South Wales, Australia, earning their trust and confidence in our engineering capabilities. As you navigate the ever-evolving landscape of Hexham, New South Wales, Australia's business community, rest assured that COLETEK is here to support your growth ambitions. Our comprehensive approach, expertise in multiple disciplines, and commitment to reliability make us an invaluable partner for businesses seeking to thrive in today's competitive environment.