Computer Vision & AI Systems for Grafton

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 thriving regional city in the Clarence Valley, Grafton, New South Wales, Australia is home to a diverse range of businesses and industries. From agriculture and manufacturing to healthcare and tourism, the area has a strong foundation for economic growth and development. At COLETEK, we're proud to be a trusted partner for businesses across Grafton, New South Wales, Australia, providing innovative engineering and product development solutions that cater to their unique needs. Established in 2001 as a multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company, COLETEK has built a reputation for reliability, collaboration, and capability. Our team of experts is dedicated to delivering exceptional results, leveraging cutting-edge technology and advanced methodologies to drive innovation and growth. With a strong national presence, we're perfectly positioned to support businesses in Grafton, New South Wales, Australia and throughout the country. Throughout our history, COLETEK has established itself as a go-to partner for business owners seeking customized solutions that address their specific challenges and opportunities. We don't just provide technical expertise; we work closely with clients to understand their unique needs, develop tailored strategies, and deliver results that drive real-world impact. Whether you're an entrepreneur seeking to scale your startup or a seasoned executive looking to optimize operations, we're dedicated to being your trusted partner. As COLETEK continues to evolve and adapt to the changing landscape of Grafton, New South Wales, Australia's business community, our commitment to innovation, collaboration, and capability remains unwavering. We believe in the power of partnerships that drive growth, foster creativity, and enable businesses to thrive. By working together with local businesses across Grafton, New South Wales, Australia, we're confident that we can achieve great things and make a meaningful difference.