Computer Vision & AI Systems for Thora

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 business owner in Thora, New South Wales, you understand the importance of relying on trusted partners to bring your ideas to life. Established in 2001, COLETEK is a multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company that has earned its reputation as a go-to partner for businesses throughout the country, including those based in Thora. With a wealth of experience across various industries, we've developed a unique capability to collaborate with local businesses to deliver innovative solutions that meet their specific needs. Whether you're seeking ways to enhance your operations, develop new products, or improve customer experiences, our team of experts is dedicated to providing tailored support and guidance every step of the way. Our commitment to reliability, efficiency, and quality has made us a trusted name in Australian industry. That's why businesses in Thora, New South Wales, Australia and beyond turn to COLETEK for their engineering needs. Our engineers work closely with your team to understand your goals and challenges, harnessing their expertise in product development, mechanical design, electronic systems, and more to deliver solutions that exceed expectations. By partnering with COLETEK, you'll enjoy the benefits of our national presence, extensive networks, and cutting-edge capabilities – all grounded in a deep understanding of local industry needs. As your partner, we'll work tirelessly to develop customised engineering solutions that propel your business forward, enhance your competitiveness, and drive growth in Thora, New South Wales, Australia. As you consider the best path forward for your business, remember: COLETEK is more than just an engineering company – we're dedicated partners who share your commitment to excellence. Join forces with us, and discover how our collective expertise can help write a brighter future for your business in Thora, New South Wales, Australia.