Computer Vision & AI Systems for Craigie

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:

• Collision Avoidance
• Pattern Recognition
• Object Recognition
• Object Tracking
• Machine Learning
• Deep Learning
• Optical Flow, Point Clouds
• Stereo Active Vision, Panoramic Cameras, Fisheye Lens/Camera, Log-polar Camera, Time of Flight Cameras, Camera Array
• 3D Reconstruction

These technologies can be used for various applications such as:

• Licence Plate Recognition (LPR) or Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR)
• Production Line Object Recognition
• Production Line Automation
• Asset Tracking
• Kid Tracking
• Pedestrian Tracking
• Face Recognition
• Load Haul Dump Automation
• Agriculture Automation
• Storm Drain Inspection Robot
• Robot Lawn Mower
• Forklift Automation
• Home Land Security Robots

As a hub of activity in the heart of New South Wales, Australia, Craigie is home to a thriving community of entrepreneurs and industrial professionals who demand innovative solutions and reliable partner businesses. At COLETEK, we're proud to be a multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company established in 2001, with a national reputation built on trust, collaboration, and expert capabilities.

Based in Craigie, New South Wales, Australia, we're committed to supporting local businesses across the region, fostering partnerships that drive growth, and contributing to the economic vitality of our community. Our engineers and product developers work closely with clients like yours to architect innovative products, streamline processes, and optimize systems – all designed to help you stay ahead of the competition.

As a trusted partner for Craigie businesses, we understand the importance of reliability in engineering solutions. We take pride in our ability to collaborate seamlessly, leveraging our collective expertise to deliver tailored solutions that meet your unique needs and goals. Whether you're exploring new product opportunities or looking to optimize existing operations, our team is equipped to guide you every step of the way.

With a deep understanding of Craigie's business landscape and a national reputation for delivering exceptional engineering and product development services, COLETEK is uniquely positioned to support your endeavors. Operating throughout Australia, we're well-equipped to serve businesses like yours in Craigie, New South Wales, Australia, and throughout the region.

As you navigate the complexities of the modern marketplace, rest assured that we're committed to being a reliable, locally focused partner for Craigie businesses. By choosing COLETEK, you'll gain access to a team of experts dedicated to helping you achieve your aspirations – and building something truly remarkable together in the process.