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 its reputation as a trusted partner to businesses across the nation. With our roots firmly planted in Tooranie, New South Wales, Australia, we've been fortunate enough to support some of the most innovative companies in this region, helping them overcome challenges and achieve their full potential.
For over two decades, COLETEK has pushed the boundaries of what's possible, consistently delivering cutting-edge solutions that shape industries and transform lives. We are proud of our national presence, with a strong foothold in Tooranie, New South Wales, Australia. Our clients appreciate our commitment to exceptional collaboration, unparalleled reliability, and unwavering dedication to their success.
We understand the unique challenges faced by businesses operating in Toorani, New South Wales, Australia, where innovation, resilience, and adaptability are crucial to thriving in a rapidly changing world. At COLETEK, we're deeply invested in supporting these local businesses as they navigate complex challenges and capitalize on opportunities for growth.
As a trusted partner, COLETEK brings the right mix of expertise, creativity, and practical problem-solving skills to bear on every project we undertake. We're proud to be based in Tooranie, New South Wales, Australia, where our local presence allows us to truly listen to our clients' needs and tailor our approach to meet their distinct challenges.
For businesses seeking a reliable partner that can help them achieve their goals, look no further than COLETEK. With our strong foundation in Tooranie, New South Wales, Australia, we're well-positioned to deliver exceptional outcomes for local companies seeking to drive innovation and growth in the region
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.