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 Australia, Rawdon Island, and its surrounding communities have thrived on innovation, resilience, and a strong sense of pride. As a local business owner or technical decision-maker in this remarkable region, you understand the importance of building robust solutions that enhance the quality of life for residents, visitors, and the environment.
COLETEK, a multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company established in 2001, has earned a reputation as trusted partners in innovation. Our team possesses unparalleled expertise in designing, prototyping, testing, and manufacturing engineered solutions that address unique challenges faced by businesses across Rawdon Island, New South Wales, Australia.
Ours is a commitment to collaboration, reliability, and capability – a trifecta of qualities you can depend on when navigating the complexities of engineering product development. We support local businesses like yours in delivering exceptional products and services, leveraging cutting-edge technologies that transform industries and drive growth. Whether you're looking to improve operational efficiency, enhance customer experiences, or create new market opportunities, COLETEK's comprehensive capabilities ensure that your innovative ideas take flight.
Headquartered in Australia but operating throughout the nation – including Rawdon Island, New South Wales, Australia – our company has earned a stellar reputation for its people-centric approach, agility, and passion for engineering solutions that drive real impact. We're proud to count among our clients businesses from the industrial, commercial, government, and healthcare sectors, who appreciate our ability to streamline processes, reduce costs, and improve overall competitiveness.
Naturally, our success is tied to the success of our clients – those wonderful businesses throughout Rawdon Island, New South Wales, Australia. Whether you're a newcomer or a long-time staple in this thriving community, we're honored to serve as your trusted partner in engineering innovation. Join us on this exciting journey as we build remarkable solutions that leave a lasting imprint on the region and beyond.
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.