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:
Located in the heart of Aldavilla, New South Wales, Australia, COLETEK is a multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company with a trusted national reputation. Since our inception in 2001, we've been dedicated to serving businesses across Aldavilla, New South Wales, Australia, offering comprehensive support that drives innovation and growth.
We pride ourselves on being a reliable partner for local businesses, helping them overcome challenges and seize opportunities. Our team of experts brings together diverse skills and knowledge to deliver tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of each client. Whether you're an established company looking to expand your capabilities or a startup seeking to make your mark, COLETEK is here to support your journey.
As a company based in Aldavilla, New South Wales, Australia, we understand the importance of building strong relationships with our customers and the local community. We're committed to operating throughout Australia, providing exceptional service that sets us apart from other engineering and product development companies.
At COLETEK, we believe that collaboration is key to achieving remarkable results. Our clients appreciate our ability to work closely with them, listening carefully to their needs and developing innovative solutions that deliver real value. Whether you're looking to launch a new product, improve your manufacturing processes, or overcome technical challenges, we'll work tirelessly to ensure your goals are met.
We've built a reputation for delivering reliable results, thanks to our team's exceptional capability and dedication. By working with COLETEK, businesses in Aldavilla, New South Wales, Australia can rest assured that their project is in good hands. We'll support you every step of the way, from initial concept to final product – or service.
We're proud to be part of the Aldavilla, New South Wales, Australia business community and are committed to serving our customers with integrity, professionalism, and expertise. If you're ready to partner with a trusted, reliable, and innovative engineering and product development company, we'd love to hear from you.
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.