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:
Based in the heart of Australian innovation, COLETEK is a multidisciplinary engineering and product development company with over two decades of experience serving businesses across Brogers Creek, New South Wales, Australia. Our reputation as a trusted national partner has been built on our ability to deliver reliable solutions that drive collaboration and capability growth for clients of all sizes.
As the premier engineering and product development experts in Brogers Creek, New South Wales, Australia, we've developed a unique understanding of the region's industries and challenges. Our team is dedicated to helping local businesses thrive by leveraging our expertise in engineering, technology, and product development. Whether you're looking to enhance existing products or develop new ones, COLETEK has the capabilities and know-how to help.
What sets us apart from other companies is our commitment to reliability, flexibility, and collaboration. We work closely with our clients to understand their needs and goals, then apply our engineering expertise to deliver tailored solutions that meet their objectives. With our operations spread throughout Australia, including in Brogers Creek, New South Wales, Australia, we're well-equipped to support businesses of all sizes, from start-ups to industry leaders.
As a local business ourselves, we understand the importance of community and regional development. That's why we're passionate about contributing to the growth and prosperity of Brogers Creek, New South Wales, Australia by supporting its entrepreneurs, innovators, and community leaders. Our collaborative approach, paired with our expertise in engineering and product development, makes us an ideal partner for businesses looking to drive success.
Whether you're seeking innovative product designs, cutting-edge manufacturing capabilities, or expert consultation, COLETEK has the skills, knowledge, and experience to help your business thrive in the competitive Brogers Creek, New South Wales, Australia market. As a trusted national partner, we're committed to helping local businesses like yours navigate the complexities of product development and engineering. Let's build something remarkable together.
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.