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:
At COLETEK, we're proud to be a multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company established in 2001. Our team of experts has earned a reputation for delivering innovative solutions that drive results. With our headquarters based in Richmond Hill, New South Wales, Australia, we're well-positioned to support businesses across the area, serving as trusted partners every step of the way.
Richmond Hill is a thriving hub of commerce and innovation, providing a unique blend of urban convenience and natural beauty. As a local business, you realize the importance of having access to reliable engineering and product development expertise. That's where COLETEK comes in – we're committed to collaboration and capability, working closely with your team to understand your needs and develop tailored solutions that meet them.
We don't simply provide products or services – we partner with businesses like yours to drive growth, improve efficiency, and enhance competitiveness. Our extensive experience has equipped us with the skills and knowledge to tackle complex challenges in a variety of industries. Whether you're looking to launch a new product, optimize your existing operations, or stay ahead of the curve in a rapidly changing market, COLETEK is here to help.
Operating throughout Australia, our clients appreciate our commitment to reliability, innovation, and exceptional service. We take pride in being a trusted extension of their teams, offering unparalleled expertise and flexibility to meet their unique needs. With COLETEK, you can trust that your project is in good hands – from initial consultation to final delivery, we're dedicated to delivering results that exceed your expectations.
If you're looking for a partner that understands the unique challenges and opportunities presented by Richmond Hill, New South Wales, Australia's business landscape, look no further than COLETEK. We're here to help you navigate the complexities of product development, engineering, and innovation, providing a collaborative framework to drive your business forward.
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.