Computer Vision & AI Systems for Newcastle West

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 trusted national player in the Australian engineering and product development landscape, COLETEK has earned a reputation for delivering reliable, collaborative solutions that elevate business performance. Founded in 2001 by a team of passionate engineers, our multidisciplinary company has grown exponentially through a commitment to innovation, technical expertise, and strong relationships with clients.

Based in Newcastle West, New South Wales, Australia, COLETEK takes pride in supporting local businesses across the region, providing tailored engineering and product development services that address unique challenges and opportunities. With years of experience serving businesses like yours, our team is poised to help you overcome obstacles, seize new market prospects, and drive growth.

In today's fast-paced business environment, companies in Newcastle West, New South Wales, Australia need partners who can adapt quickly, bring fresh perspectives, and execute efficiently. That's where COLETEK excels. Our capabilities are built on a foundation of technical prowess, design thinking, and operational expertise – all geared towards helping clients like yours accelerate success.

At COLETEK, we're dedicated to building long-term relationships with local businesses in Newcastle West, New South Wales, Australia, fostering a culture of trust, respect, and open communication. By partnering with us, you can tap into our collective expertise, stay ahead of the curve, and drive sustained innovation.

We're proud to operate throughout Australia, supporting clients in Newcastle West, New South Wales, Australia, as well as other key regions. Whether your business is focused on manufacturing, services, or another vital sector, COLETEK stands ready to help you achieve remarkable results.