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:
In the heart of Australia's beautiful countryside, businesses in Billys Creek, New South Wales, Australia are looking for trusted partners to help them navigate the complexities of product development and engineering. As a multidisciplinary Australian company with over two decades of experience, COLETEK is well-positioned to support these entrepreneurs and technical decision-makers in their local region.
With our national reputation built on innovation, reliability, and collaboration, we pride ourselves on being more than just an engineering or product development company. We're partners who take the time to understand your unique needs, constraints, and goals. Operating from Billys Creek, New South Wales, Australia and throughout the country, we've developed a deep appreciation for the region's unique character and the people who call it home.
Our expertise is rooted in engineering and product development, with a focus on delivering tailored solutions that meet the specific needs of businesses serving Billys Creek, New South Wales, Australia. Whether you're an entrepreneur, small business owner, or corporate executive, our team is dedicated to empowering you with the tools, knowledge, and support necessary to succeed.
At COLETEK, we understand the importance of building strong relationships and fostering local partnerships. As a Billys Creek, New South Wales, Australia-based company ourselves, we're committed to supporting the regional community through our work. This means being available on-site when needed, working with local suppliers and partners, and investing time and resources in initiatives that drive growth and prosperity.
We've earned a reputation for delivering results-driven, high-quality solutions across various industries and sectors. Our experts have worked closely with clients in Billys Creek, New South Wales, Australia and throughout Australia to develop innovative products, optimize processes, and drive business success.
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.