Computer Vision & AI Systems for Cudgen

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 based in Cudgen, New South Wales, Australia, you understand the importance of having a trusted partner to drive growth and reliability. For over two decades, COLETEK has been serving businesses across this region, providing cutting-edge engineering and product development solutions that transform industries. Established in 2001 as a multidisciplinary Australian company, COLETEK's national reputation is built on its commitment to innovation, collaboration, and capability. Our team of experts has worked with client organisations across the country, helping them overcome challenges and seize opportunities. And we're proud to have been doing so for businesses based in Cudgen, New South Wales, Australia, and beyond. By combining engineering expertise with a deep understanding of local industries, COLETEK is uniquely positioned to support your business ambitions. Our approach focuses on building long-term relationships, founded on principles of transparency, reliability, and excellence. Whether you're seeking to enhance operational efficiency, develop new products or services, or simply stay ahead of the curve – we're here to help. Our experience working with businesses in Cudgen, New South Wales, Australia has given us a keen appreciation for the region's unique strengths and challenges. We've worked with organisations from various sectors, including manufacturing, healthcare, and logistics, helping them adapt to changing market conditions and technological advancements. And we're committed to continuing this support as your partner of choice. Across Cudgen, New South Wales, Australia, businesses are increasingly recognizing the value that COLETEK brings to the table. Our comprehensive capabilities allow us to tackle complex engineering challenges, while our passion for innovation ensures that our solutions remain cutting-edge and effective. Together with your business, we can drive growth, improve performance, and create a lasting impact – all based on the shared values of reliability, integrity, and mutual respect.