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 earned a trusted reputation for delivering innovative solutions to businesses across Port Stephens, New South Wales, Australia. Our team of experienced engineers and developers collaborate closely with clients to understand their unique challenges, then leverage our expertise to develop tailored products that drive success.
In Port Stephens, we've developed close relationships with local business owners and decision-makers who appreciate the value our approach brings to projects of any size or complexity. By supporting businesses throughout Greater Newcastle and Northern NSW, we've gained a deep understanding of regional needs and challenges – allowing us to develop solutions that meet the specific requirements of industries such as agriculture, manufacturing, healthcare, and more.
At COLETEK, reliability is key. We understand that projects can be complex, high-stakes affairs with significant budgets and timelines attached. That's why we've built our business on a foundation of trust, integrity, and expertise – ensuring that every client receives the personalized support they need to meet their goals. Whether working on-site or remotely, we're committed to delivering top-tier solutions that exceed expectations.
We've earned national recognition for our capabilities in engineering, product development, and testing – services that have benefitted businesses operating throughout Australia, from Port Stephens in the north to Melbourne in the south and across every region in between. Whether your company is looking to launch a new product, optimize an existing process, or simply gain a competitive edge, COLETEK has the expertise, creativity, and know-how to help you achieve your objectives.
Based in Port Stephens, New South Wales, Australia, COLETEK is uniquely positioned to serve businesses across our local region. If you're looking for a trusted partner to bring your ideas to life, we invite you to explore our capabilities further – and discover how our multidisciplinary expertise can benefit your company.
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.