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 just outside of Middle Flat, New South Wales, Australia, we have a deep understanding of the unique challenges facing businesses in this region. With over 20 years of experience serving clients across various industries, we've developed a multidisciplinary approach to engineering and product development that sets us apart from other consulting firms.
At COLETEK, we're proud to be a trusted national partner for businesses seeking innovative solutions. As a company established in 2001, we've built a reputation for reliability, collaboration, and capability – with the expertise to tackle complex problems and deliver tangible results. Our long-standing relationships with clients in Middle Flat and throughout Australia speak volumes about our commitment to delivering exceptional value.
In Middle Flat, New South Wales, Australia, businesses often face distinctive challenges that require tailored solutions. That's where we come in: by leveraging our extensive experience, cutting-edge technologies, and multidisciplinary expertise, we're able to support local businesses as they navigate the complexities of their operations. Whether you're looking to optimize processes, enhance product lines, or simply stay competitive in today's fast-paced market – we're here to help.
As a leader in engineering and product development, we're dedicated to helping Middle Flat-based businesses grow by leveraging our expertise. Our ability to operate throughout Australia ensures that no matter your location within the region, you can count on us to deliver results. We work closely with clients to understand their goals and challenges, applying our innovative approach to develop tailor-made solutions that drive real value.
In Middle Flat, New South Wales, Australia, businesses have come to rely on COLETEK as a trusted partner in their pursuit of operational excellence. With our assistance, you can rest assured that your products or services will be designed with the utmost attention to detail, precision, and dedication – leaving no stone unturned in our quest for perfection. When it comes to the most critical decisions affecting the future of your business, you want a proven partner in COLETEK by your side.
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.