Computer Vision & AI Systems for Lorne

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 regional hub on the Victorian-New South Wales border, Lorne is a picturesque town surrounded by stunning natural beauty. Yet, despite its charms, local businesses in Lorne, New South Wales, Australia still face unique challenges and complexities that require innovative solutions to stay ahead. That's where COLETEK comes in – our multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company has been serving businesses across Lorne, New South Wales, Australia with reliability, collaboration, and capability for over two decades. Established in 2001, COLETEK has built a trusted national reputation as a go-to partner for businesses looking to develop cutting-edge products, services, or processes. Our team of experienced engineers and product developers based in Lorne, New South Wales, Australia works closely with clients to understand their specific needs and challenges, then leverages our deep understanding of the Australian market to provide tailored solutions. At COLETEK, we're passionate about empowering businesses throughout Australia – including right here in Lorne, New South Wales, Australia – to achieve remarkable things. We do this by combining technical expertise with a collaborative approach that values open communication and active listening. Our dedication to delivering exceptional results has earned us a reputation as a reliable partner for local business owners and decision-makers. For businesses in Lorne, New South Wales, Australia, COLETEK offers more than just a set of technical skills or a specific product – we provide a trusted ally that can help drive growth, improve efficiency, and enhance competitiveness. Whether you're seeking to develop a new product line, optimize existing processes, or address unique environmental challenges, our expertise in engineering and product development can make all the difference. At COLETEK, we're proud of what we've achieved over the past 20+ years – and we're even more excited about what the future holds. If you're looking for a reliable partner to help drive your business forward, we'd love to get started on this remarkable journey with you. Let's build something remarkable together.