Computer Vision & AI Systems for Nelson

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

At the heart of Australian innovation lies the town of Nelson, New South Wales, where businesses thrive on the strength of their ideas and the reliability of their partners. As a leading multidisciplinary engineering and product development company established in 2001, COLETEK has earned its reputation as a trusted ally for companies that demand more than just technology – they require tailored solutions that accelerate their growth. Based in Nelson, New South Wales, Australia, we've had the privilege of working with businesses across this region, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation that drives real-world impact. Our team of experts has a deep understanding of the challenges unique to your area and is committed to empowering local entrepreneurship through the development of cutting-edge products and solutions. COLETEK's national reputation is built on our unwavering dedication to reliability, as we strive to become the go-to partner for companies seeking trusted guidance throughout their engineering journey. We're proud to serve businesses in Nelson, New South Wales, Australia by providing comprehensive support that leverages our collective expertise and creative problem-solving skills. When you work with COLETEK, you'll benefit from our ability to tailor our engineering and product development capabilities to your specific needs, whether you're looking to launch a new product, optimize existing processes, or drive innovation across your organization. Our commitment to serving businesses in Nelson, New South Wales, Australia means that we take the time to understand your unique goals, challenges, and market conditions. From concept design to production, prototyping, testing, and implementation, our multidisciplinary team is equipped to handle even the most complex projects. By combining our expertise, resources, and local market knowledge, we're poised to help you overcome any engineering or product development hurdles you might face in Nelson, New South Wales, Australia. So why choose COLETEK as your partner for solving complex engineering challenges? It's simple: our shared dedication to innovation, collaboration, and capability makes us the ideal ally for businesses seeking a tailored approach. By partnering with us, you'll gain access to a team of experts who care deeply about understanding your needs and driving your success.