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 the sun rises over the rolling hills of Badja, New South Wales, Australia, COLETEK is proud to call this region home. Established in 2001 as a multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company, we've built a reputation for reliability, collaboration, and innovative problem-solving serving businesses across Badja, New South Wales, Australia.
With deep roots in the community, our team of experts has developed and implemented bespoke solutions for local businesses operating throughout Badja, New South Wales, Australia. Our engineering prowess is matched only by our commitment to understanding the unique challenges and opportunities faced by companies in this picturesque region. Whether you're a long-established family-run business or an ambitious startup, we're dedicated to empowering your success.
At COLETEK, we believe that engineering excellence is not just about designing and delivering products – it's about building relationships, fostering trust, and serving as a trusted partner in your organisational journey. As you look for ways to drive growth, improve efficiency, or stay ahead of the competition, remember that our multidisciplinary team has the skills, expertise, and regional knowledge to support businesses like yours across Badja, New South Wales, Australia.
Our collective focus on engineering and product development allows us to offer a comprehensive range of services tailored to meet your specific needs. From conceptualisation through to implementation and beyond, we're committed to delivering exceptional results that exceed expectations. By partnering with COLETEK, you can rest assured that your project will not only receive expert attention but also benefit from our commitment to ongoing improvement and innovation.
So why settle for anything less than the best when it comes to engineering excellence? As a trusted provider of innovative solutions, we're proud to operate throughout Badja, New South Wales, Australia – and beyond. Whether you're looking for a new product or system, technical consulting, or simply expert knowledge to propel your business forward, trust COLETEK to guide you towards success.
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.