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:
As a multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company established in 2001, COLETEK is proud to serve businesses across Limbri, New South Wales, Australia. Our national reputation for innovation, reliability, and collaboration has earned us a trusted position among local entrepreneurs and business leaders.
Limbri, New South Wales, Australia is just one of the many regions where we've had the privilege of working closely with clients to bring their projects to life. As a team of dedicated engineers and problem-solvers, we've developed a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by businesses in this region, from agricultural innovation to manufacturing excellence.
At COLETEK, we're passionate about empowering local businesses to thrive, drive growth, and create lasting impacts on their communities. Our multidisciplinary approach allows us to tackle complex projects that demand expertise in engineering, product development, and more. Whether you need to strengthen your supply chain, optimize production processes, or bring a new product to market, our collaborative mindset and technical capabilities make us the perfect partner for Limbri-based businesses.
We understand the importance of building trust with local partners, which is why every project we undertake begins with open communication, rigorous planning, and a commitment to delivering exceptional results. Our team's strong understanding of Australian industries, regulatory frameworks, and cultural nuances ensures that our solutions are tailored to meet the specific needs of Limbri-based businesses.
COLETEK stands ready to work together with your team to co-create innovative solutions that propel your business forward. As a trusted partner based in Limbri, New South Wales, Australia, we're committed to supporting local growth and development – every step of the way.
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.