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:
At COLETEK, we're passionate about empowering businesses across Wylie Creek, New South Wales, Australia to thrive in an ever-evolving market. As a multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company established in 2001, our expertise is rooted in innovation, reliability, and collaboration. With over two decades of experience, we've built a reputation as trusted advisors and partners in multiple industries.
Our team has extensive knowledge of Australia's diverse regions, including Wylie Creek, New South Wales, where we're proud to serve businesses from the local community and beyond. We understand the unique challenges and opportunities that arise when doing business in this region, and we're here to support your growth with tailored solutions.
COLETEK is more than just an engineering and product development company – we're a trusted partner dedicated to helping organizations like yours overcome complex technical challenges. Our capabilities span multiple disciplines, from mechanical design to systems integration, ensuring that your business stays ahead of the curve.
We've earned the trust of companies throughout Australia by delivering consistent results, responding promptly to evolving needs, and providing expert guidance on how to navigate technological advancements. By putting our expertise at your fingertips, we empower you to focus on what matters most – driving your business forward.
Whether you're an established player or an entrepreneur looking to make a mark in Wylie Creek, New South Wales, Australia or elsewhere across the nation, COLETEK is the right partner for your organization. We'll work closely with you to develop tailored solutions that meet your unique needs and goals.
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.