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 built a reputation for delivering innovative, reliable, and effective solutions that meet the unique demands of businesses across Bermagui, New South Wales, Australia.
With a deep understanding of the region's industries, we've developed a capability that spans multiple disciplines, allowing us to collaborate with business owners and technical decision-makers in this charming coastal town. From designing and developing products that meet rigorous standards to providing engineering services that ensure smooth operations – our team is dedicated to helping businesses thrive.
Whether you're a local entrepreneur looking to scale your operation or a long-standing institution seeking to innovate, COLETEK's expertise is at your service. With significant experience in serving businesses across Bermagui, New South Wales, Australia and throughout the country, we've developed a profound understanding of the region's needs and nuances.
At COLETEK, we believe that effective collaboration is key to driving exceptional results. Our approach is centered around building strong relationships with our clients, based in Bermagui, New South Wales, Australia and beyond, and working closely with them to understand their goals and challenges. By combining our expertise with your vision, we can help you overcome obstacles and seize opportunities.
As a trusted engineering and product development company, COLETEK has earned its place as a go-to partner for innovative solutions that drive business success. By serving businesses across Bermagui, New South Wales, Australia – including those in the local community – we're proud to play a vital role in shaping the region's future.
In a world where complexity abounds and competitiveness is fierce, having a trusted engineering and product development partner by your side can make all the difference. At COLETEK, we're dedicated to helping businesses in Bermagui, New South Wales, Australia thrive by delivering high-caliber solutions that meet their unique needs.
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.