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:
In a region known for its rich natural beauty and thriving agricultural industry, COLETEK is proud to be based in Deauville, New South Wales, Australia. With over two decades of experience in engineering and product development, we've established ourselves as a trusted partner for businesses across the nation. Our multidisciplinary expertise allows us to tackle complex challenges and drive innovation, which benefits local companies just as much as those on the other side of the country.
We're committed to delivering reliable solutions that meet the unique needs of Deauville's dynamic business community. By fostering strong relationships with our clients, we work together to overcome obstacles and achieve their goals. Our team of experts is dedicated to collaboration, ensuring that every project receives personalized attention and tailored support. This approach has earned us a reputation as a trusted national player in the engineering and product development space.
As a company born and bred in Australia, COLETEK has a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by local businesses in Deauville, New South Wales, Australia. We're uniquely positioned to provide expertise and support tailored to the region's specific needs, from agricultural equipment design to environmental monitoring solutions.
When you partner with COLETEK, you gain access to our extensive knowledge base, cutting-edge engineering capabilities, and commitment to delivering exceptional results. Our team operates throughout Australia, serving businesses in Deauville, New South Wales, Australia, as well as other regions across the nation. We're proud of our national reputation for reliability, capability, and innovative problem-solving.
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.