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 has carved out a respected reputation nationwide. Our story began with innovation and perseverance, and it is this same spirit that helps us deliver exceptional results to businesses across Limpinwood, New South Wales, Australia.
Since our inception, we have always been committed to serving local entrepreneurs and established companies alike. We believe in building long-lasting relationships, fostering a culture of collaboration, and constantly striving for excellence. Our team's expertise spans diverse industries, from manufacturing and logistics to healthcare and finance, proving that no matter the sector or complexity, we can provide reliable solutions tailored to your unique needs.
Colytek is proud to operate throughout Australia, with a strong presence in major cities like Sydney and Brisbane, as well as regional areas like Limpinwood, New South Wales. Through our extensive network of partners and experts, we remain well-versed in the nuances and challenges faced by businesses in Limpinwood, New South Wales, Australia.
We've garnered a wealth of experience working closely with clients across various regions to develop bespoke solutions, addressing distinct pain points and capitalizing on opportunities. Our in-house expertise is complemented by a willingness to listen, understand your business's objectives, and design innovative engineering and product development strategies aligned with your growth aspirations.
COLETEK is a trusted partner for businesses seeking guidance, support, or simply new ideas. Whether you're an established entity looking to expand or a startup seeking seed funding, we can help bridge the gap between your vision and reality.
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.