Computer Vision & AI Systems for Ashford

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 thriving regional center, Ashford, New South Wales, Australia, is poised for growth and transformation. With its unique blend of industry, agriculture, and community spirit, the area presents exciting opportunities for businesses seeking to make their mark. At COLETEK, a multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company established in 2001, we're dedicated to empowering local innovation through our trusted national reputation for reliability, collaboration, and capability. For over two decades, we've been privileged to work with businesses across Ashford, New South Wales, Australia, providing tailored engineering solutions that drive tangible results. Our team of experts combines deep industry knowledge with cutting-edge technologies to deliver innovative products and services that overcome challenges and unlock new opportunities. Whether you're a start-up or an established player in the region, we understand the importance of building strong, long-lasting relationships – relationships built on trust, transparency, and a shared commitment to excellence. Based in Ashford, New South Wales, Australia, COLETEK is uniquely positioned to support businesses throughout the area, providing critical expertise in areas such as product development, design optimization, and systems integration. We operate with an unwavering focus on quality, safety, and timeliness, ensuring that our clients can confidently rely on us for their most complex engineering challenges. At COLETEK, we believe that collaboration is key to driving innovation forward. That's why we've fostered long-term partnerships with businesses in Ashford, New South Wales, Australia, and across the country, working together to overcome project hurdles and achieve game-changing results. By combining our expertise with your passion and vision, we can engineer solutions that not only meet but exceed your expectations. When you're looking for a partner who truly understands the local business landscape of Ashford, New South Wales, Australia, look no further than COLETEK. With our rich experience, technical capabilities, and commitment to excellence, we're poised to help you unlock new opportunities and achievements in this dynamic region.