Computer Vision & AI Systems for Armidale

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 multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company established in 2001, COLETEK has earned a reputation for reliability and capability that spans the nation. Our team of experts has a depth of experience in helping businesses across Armidale, New South Wales, Australia navigate complex projects, solve challenges, and unlock opportunities. With our roots based in Armidale, New South Wales, Australia, we understand the unique needs and perspectives of local industries and entrepreneurs. We've supported numerous organizations throughout the region, providing a sounding board for their innovative ideas and helping them overcome technical hurdles. Whether you're seeking to improve operational efficiency, develop new products or services, or strengthen your supply chain, COLETEK is well-positioned to support your endeavors. Our multidisciplinary approach brings together experts from various fields, allowing us to tackle projects that require a comprehensive understanding of engineering, technology, and industry trends. By collaborating closely with our clients, we ensure that our solutions are tailored to their specific requirements, taking into account the unique demands of operating in Armidale, New South Wales, Australia. Throughout our history, COLETEK has consistently demonstrated our ability to deliver high-quality results, foster meaningful relationships, and drive value for our clients. As a trusted partner for businesses in Armidale, New South Wales, Australia, we're committed to helping you achieve your goals and stay ahead of the competition. If you're looking for a reliable partner that can support your growth and success, COLETEK is here for you. Let's work together to build something remarkable.