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:
Located in the heart of North Casino, New South Wales, Australia, COLETEK is a trusted partner for businesses seeking reliable and innovative engineering solutions. With over two decades of experience as a multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company established in 2001, we've earned our reputation by delivering high-quality outcomes, fostering collaboration, and driving capability across various industries.
As the go-to experts for businesses operating within North Casino, New South Wales, Australia, COLETEK is dedicated to supporting local growth and development. Our team is well-versed in understanding the unique challenges faced by regional enterprises, tailoring our approach to suit individual needs and leveraging our national reputation to drive success.
Beyond our regional focus, however, we've also had the privilege of serving businesses across North Casino, New South Wales, Australia, as well as throughout Australia. This broad experience has equipped us with a deep understanding of industry trends, technologies, and best practices – allowing us to devise context-specific solutions that meet specific needs.
COLETEK prides itself on its holistic approach to engineering and product development. Rather than specializing in a single area or technology, our team is trained to explore entire systems, pinpointing areas for improvement and optimization. This distinctive capability enables clients to make informed decisions, improve efficiency, and enhance overall competitiveness.
Our commitment to collaboration also sets us apart. We actively engage with clients, conducting workshops, and gathering insights to co-create innovative solutions that meet specific requirements. By doing so, we empower businesses in North Casino, New South Wales, Australia, to achieve their goals while fostering lasting relationships built on trust, respect, and mutual success.
With COLETEK as your partner, you can rest assured that your business is in capable hands. As a locally operated engineering company serving North Casino, New South Wales, Australia, we're deeply invested in the region's prosperity. Let us leverage our expertise, innovation, and trusted reputation to propel your growth – and yours won't be the only one that thrives with our support!
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.