Computer Vision & AI Systems for Ashley

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

At COLETEK, we're proud to operate our multidisciplinary engineering and product development company from our base in Ashley, New South Wales, Australia. Established in 2001, we've built a reputation as a trusted partner for businesses across the region and throughout Australia. Our team of experts is dedicated to delivering exceptional results that drive growth, improve efficiency, and enhance customer experiences. Operating throughout Ashley, New South Wales, Australia and beyond, our company has developed a keen understanding of regional industries and communities. We apply this expertise to develop custom solutions for clients in various sectors, from manufacturing and logistics to healthcare and technology. Our collaborative approach ensures that we not only meet but exceed our customers' expectations, leveraging the latest engineering and product development techniques to craft innovative products and services. As a national company based in Ashley, New South Wales, Australia, we take pride in our reputation for reliability, flexibility, and adaptability. When working with COLETEK, businesses can rest assured that they're partnering with a trusted and capable organization that will provide reliable and timely support throughout the project lifecycle. Our experienced engineers and product development specialists are dedicated to delivering exceptional outcomes that align with clients' goals, objectives, and timelines. Whether you're an entrepreneur looking to bring your innovative idea to life or an established business seeking to improve operations and competitiveness, COLETEK is well-equipped to help. By serving businesses across Ashley, New South Wales, Australia, we've built a keen understanding of the regional market and its unique challenges and opportunities. Our team is committed to partnering with clients to develop custom solutions that drive success and value. At COLETEK, we're confident in our ability to deliver exceptional results and exceed our customers' expectations. If you're looking for trusted engineering and product development expertise in Ashley, New South Wales, Australia, contact us today to learn more about how we can partner with your business.