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:
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For over two decades, COLETEK has been a pioneer in multidisciplinary engineering and product development, serving businesses across Coolumburra, New South Wales, Australia, and throughout the country. Our team is renowned for their expertise, innovative spirit, and dedication to delivering exceptional results that exceed expectations.
Based in Coolumburra, New South Wales, Australia, we take pride in being a part of this vibrant community. We believe in fostering long-term partnerships with local businesses, understanding the nuances of each industry, and leveraging our capabilities to drive success.
COLETEK's strength lies in our ability to bring together diverse skill sets and expertise, creating innovative solutions that meet the specific needs of Coolumburra's business community. We're committed to reliability, collaboration, and capability – values that resonate deeply with local entrepreneurs and leaders who value trust and transparency.
By partnering with COLETEK, you can rest assured that your business is in good hands. Operating throughout Australia, we've developed a reputation for delivering exceptional results, on time and within budget. Our team's dedication to quality, attention to detail, and commitment to customer satisfaction make us an invaluable ally for any Coolumburra-based organization seeking engineering and product development solutions.
Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your business to the next level, COLETEK is here to support you. Our expert team is equipped to handle every aspect of engineering and product development, from concept design to manufacturing and implementation.
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.