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:
Located in the heart of Seaham, New South Wales, Australia, COLETEK is a multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company established in 2001. Our team has been proudly serving businesses across Seaham, New South Wales, Australia, providing innovative solutions that drive growth and success.
As a trusted national player, we've established ourselves as leaders in our field by focusing on what matters most – delivering reliable results through collaboration. Our expertise spans industries and sectors, allowing us to bring unique perspectives and fresh ideas to the table.
We're passionate about helping local businesses thrive in Seaham, New South Wales, Australia. Whether you're a manufacturer, a service provider, or an entrepreneur with a vision, we'll work closely with you to understand your challenges and objectives.
Our team is constantly pushing boundaries, investigating new technologies, and refining our engineering expertise to tackle complex problems. This relentless pursuit of innovation allows us to stay at the forefront of industry developments, ensuring that our clients receive the most effective solutions available.
In a rapidly changing world, it's essential for businesses in Seaham, New South Wales, Australia to have a trusted partner by their side. At COLETEK, we take pride in our reputation as a reliable and capable companion for companies seeking growth and transformation.
As you look to the future, consider partnering with an engineering company that shares your commitment to innovation and collaboration. With our base of operations in Seaham, New South Wales, Australia, we're well-positioned to support local businesses throughout the region and beyond.
So why wait? Let's work together to bring your ideas to life. We're excited to explore how our capabilities can benefit your organization, ensuring that you remain ahead of the curve in today's fast-paced business environment.
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.
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.