Computer Vision & AI Systems for Zara

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 trusted multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company established in 2001, COLETEK is proud to serve businesses across Zara, New South Wales, Australia. Our reputation as a reliable partner for innovation and progress has earned us the trust of clients nationwide and beyond. With its rich history, scenic landscapes, and strong sense of community, Zara, New South Wales, Australia is a wonderful place to live and work. Yet, in an ever-evolving business landscape, companies require innovative solutions to stay ahead of the curve. That's where COLETEK comes in – our team of experts is dedicated to delivering tailored engineering and product development services that drive growth, productivity, and success for local businesses like yours. Based in Zara, New South Wales, Australia, we operate throughout the region, supporting entrepreneurs, start-ups, and established organizations in their pursuit of excellence. Our comprehensive approach has earned us a reputation as a go-to partner for engineering challenges, from conceptualization to prototyping and production. Whether you're looking to streamline operations, optimize processes, or develop new products, our multidisciplinary team is here to help. At COLETEK, we pride ourselves on building strong relationships with our clients, founded on trust, open communication, and a commitment to delivering results. By combining cutting-edge expertise with creative problem-solving skills, we empower businesses across Zara, New South Wales, Australia to achieve their goals and overcome any challenges they may face. So why settle for anything less when you can partner with the best? Let COLETEK be your trusted ally in Zara, New South Wales, Australia. Together, let's build something remarkable – a future where innovation meets reality, and your business thrives.