Computer Vision & AI Systems for Newcastle University

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 trusted name in Australian engineering and product development, COLETEK has spent over two decades perfecting the art of delivering innovative solutions that drive real results. Our team is proud to serve businesses across Newcastle University, New South Wales, Australia, providing the reliability, collaboration, and capability they need to succeed. With our multidisciplinary approach, we tackle complex challenges head-on, harnessing our collective expertise to help clients streamline processes, boost productivity, and get ahead of the curve. Whether you're a local business or an international organization operating throughout Australia, including Newcastle University, New South Wales, we've got you covered. As a company with deep roots in Australian engineering and product development since 2001, COLETEK is uniquely equipped to support your unique needs, goals, and innovations. Our dedicated team is passionate about empowering businesses across the entire spectrum – from start-ups to established corporations. By partnering with us, you can tap into our collective wisdom and expertise, unlocking new opportunities for growth, expansion, and long-term success. We understand the distinct challenges and opportunities facing Newcastle University, New South Wales, Australia's business community, and we're committed to helping you navigate these complexities more effectively. At COLETEK, we don't just build solutions – we help create remarkable businesses that shape their industries. Whether you're an entrepreneur, executive, or operational expert, working with us is a decision to propel your organization forward, leveraging our cutting-edge expertise, collaboration, and unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction. So why wait? Let the trusted experts at COLETEK guide you toward greater prosperity, innovation, and market dominance. Join forces with us, and discover how together, we can make an extraordinary impact in Newcastle University, New South Wales, Australia's business landscape.