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:
As a multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company established in 2001, COLETEK has built a reputation for delivering results that exceed expectations. With our headquarters based in Wongwibinda, New South Wales, Australia, we're uniquely positioned to support local businesses across the region, leveraging our expertise to drive innovation and prosperity.
Our team is passionate about collaboration and committed to building long-lasting relationships with our clients. We understand the distinct challenges that arise when serving businesses in Wongwibinda, New South Wales, Australia – from navigating complex regulatory environments to overcoming logistical hurdles. By drawing on our collective experience and capabilities, we empower local companies to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
COLETEK's national reputation is built on a foundation of reliability, innovative thinking, and a deep understanding of the engineering and product development landscape. We've developed a multifaceted approach that enables us to support businesses throughout Wongwibinda, New South Wales, Australia and beyond. Whether you're seeking cutting-edge solutions or expert guidance, we're your trusted partner for ensuring success.
By partnering with COLETEK, local businesses in Wongwibinda, New South Wales, Australia can leverage our expertise to stay ahead of the curve. We take the time to understand their unique challenges and goals, tailoring our support to meet their specific needs. Our team is dedicated to fostering long-term relationships built on trust, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to excellence.
In an ever-evolving environment, it's essential for businesses in Wongwibinda, New South Wales, Australia to find a trusted ally that can help them navigate the complexities of engineering and product development. At COLETEK, we're proud to serve as that partner, providing unwavering support as you strive to achieve your vision.
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.