Computer Vision & AI Systems for North Dorrigo

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

Located in the heart of New South Wales, Australia lies North Dorrigo – a thriving region where businesses can flourish with the right support. As a multidisciplinary engineering and product development company, COLETEK is proud to serve businesses across North Dorrigo, New South Wales, Australia, with over two decades of experience in delivering reliable innovation.

A trusted name nationally, our roots are firmly planted in the Australian soil, allowing us to understand local industries and develop solutions tailored to North Dorrigo's unique needs. Since 2001, we've collaborated with businesses from various sectors, empowering them to drive growth and innovation. Based in North Dorrigo, New South Wales, Australia, our commitment to collaboration and technical expertise enables us to operate throughout the region.

At COLETEK, we believe that effective product development is not just about creating a novel solution; it's about understanding the needs of businesses like yours. Our team takes pride in developing solutions that are not only cutting-edge but also flexible, scalable, and reliable – ensuring your operations continue without hitch. Whether you're an existing business or just starting out, building long-term relationships with our experts is key to driving success.

We understand the complexities of operating a business in North Dorrigo, New South Wales, Australia, where factors like climate, geography, and market conditions can be challenging. That's why we take the time to listen, learn from your experiences, and develop solutions that address specific pain points. Our focus is on enabling you to grow, thrive, and adapt to an ever-changing environment.

In today's fast-paced world, speed, reliability, and trust are essential for business growth. At COLETEK, we strive to become a trusted partner for businesses in North Dorrigo, New South Wales, Australia, offering top-notch solutions that keep your operations running smoothly. Our goal is to help you build something remarkable – together.