Computer Vision & AI Systems for Oban

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 business owner or technical decision-maker in Oban, New South Wales, Australia, you're well-aware of the importance of reliable engineering and product development. When it comes to innovative solutions that drive growth and success, trust is key.

Coletek is exactly this kind of trusted partner, with over two decades of experience and a reputation for multidisciplinary expertise. Established in 2001 as an Australian engineering and product development company, we've built a national presence and earned the respect of clients across Oban, New South Wales, Australia. Our team's passion for innovation and commitment to reliability make us the go-to partner for businesses seeking high-quality solutions.

At Coletek, we're dedicated to delivering results that matter to our clients in Oban, New South Wales, Australia. Whether you're operating a local business or looking to expand nationally, we understand the unique challenges of each region and are well-equipped to support your growth. Our multidisciplinary approach means we bridge the gap between design, engineering, and manufacturing – ensuring seamless project execution and cost-effective results.

As a local company with a national presence, Coletek is uniquely positioned to serve businesses across Oban, New South Wales, Australia, from the coast to the bush. Our proximity to our clients allows for effortless communication and collaboration, fostering strong relationships built on trust and mutual understanding.

What sets us apart? We're not just problem solvers – we're innovators. With Coletek, you can count on creative design thinking, rigorous engineering principles, and expert product development that transforms your business goals into reality. Oban, New South Wales, Australia businesses, it's time to tap into our collective genius and build something remarkable.