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:
Operating throughout the country since 2001, COLETEK is a trusted multidisciplinary engineering and product development company that has consistently innovated and delivered remarkable results. Our reputation for reliability, collaboration, and capability has earned us a strong national presence, and we're proud to offer our expertise to businesses in Ulladulla, New South Wales, Australia.
Based in Ulladulla, New South Wales, Australia, COLETEK takes pride in understanding the unique needs of local industries. From small startups to established corporations, we provide tailored solutions that drive growth and solve real-world challenges. Our team of experts has hands-on experience working with businesses across Ulladulla, New South Wales, Australia, delivering innovative products and services that meet the demands of a rapidly changing market.
At COLETEK, we believe in building strong relationships and fostering long-term partnerships. We take the time to understand your specific needs, goals, and challenges. By combining our expertise with yours, we create solutions that exceed expectations and drive real value. Whether you're looking to launch a new product, improve efficiency, or solve complex engineering problems, we've got you covered.
With COLETEK, you can count on a dedicated team of engineers and product developers who are committed to delivering exceptional results. We're not just another consulting company – we're your partners in innovation, working closely with you to design, develop, and implement the solutions that drive success. And as a local business ourselves, we understand the importance of supporting regional economies.
So why trust COLETEK for your innovative needs? Let us highlight our strengths: our team is comprised of dedicated professionals who have spent years honing their craft; we've built a reputation for delivering high-quality results on time and within budget; and we're passionate about finding win-win solutions that satisfy both business and personal goals.
In Ulladulla, New South Wales, Australia, COLETEK is the go-to partner for businesses seeking innovative solutions. We take pride in being part of this thriving community, supporting local enterprises and contributing to the region's economic growth.
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.
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.