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 Fernvale, New South Wales, Australia, COLETEK is proud to serve as a trusted partner for local businesses and organizations seeking reliable engineering and product development expertise. As a multidisciplinary Australian company established in 2001, our team has earned a reputation for delivering innovative solutions that drive growth and success.
With roots firmly planted in Fernvale, New South Wales, Australia, COLETEK is uniquely positioned to support the region's industries, from manufacturing and logistics to agriculture and beyond. Our national presence allows us to leverage our comprehensive capabilities to address the diverse needs of businesses operating throughout Australia.
We're not just about technical expertise – we're committed to building lasting relationships with clients, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages open communication, creativity, and problem-solving. At COLETEK, you can count on our team's unwavering dedication to delivering exceptional results, tailored solutions, and a commitment to exceeding expectations.
Whether you're seeking to streamline operations, develop new products, or enhance your competitive edge, we invite local businesses in Fernvale, New South Wales, Australia and across the country to collaborate with us. Our doors are open – let's work together to build something remarkable!
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.
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.