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:
As a thriving community nestled in the heart of the Illawarra region, Cordeaux, New South Wales, Australia is home to a diverse range of businesses and innovators. With its unique blend of rural charm and urban convenience, this beautiful area presents endless opportunities for growth and development. At COLETEK, we're proud to be a trusted partner in helping local businesses thrive – serving businesses across Cordeaux, New South Wales, Australia with our multidisciplinary expertise.
As a reputable engineering and product development company established in 2001, COLETEK has earned a national reputation for reliability and collaboration. Our team of experts is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that meet the unique needs of local businesses – whether you're looking to improve operations, drive growth, or overcome complex challenges. With our knowledge and capabilities based in Cordeaux, New South Wales, Australia, we understand the importance of fostering strong relationships with clients across the region.
As a long-standing business partner for many national and regional companies, COLETEK is well-equipped to support local businesses in Cordeaux, New South Wales, Australia – providing trusted guidance that drives lasting success. Our team takes pride in their ability to understand the distinct challenges faced by businesses in this area, leveraging our extensive experience and collective wisdom to deliver tailored solutions that help you achieve your goals.
While our national presence is impressive, it's our commitment to local relevance that sets us apart. We're not just a national company operating throughout Australia – we're deeply invested in the Cordeaux, New South Wales, Australia community and everything it has to offer. This passion for serving local businesses like yours is reflected in every project we take on.
Whether you're looking to drive innovation, streamline operations, or overcome specific challenges, COLETEK stands ready to support your growth initiatives. Operating throughout Cordeaux, New South Wales, Australia and beyond, our team of experts will work closely with yours to deliver results that exceed expectations. If you're seeking a trusted partner for your business development needs, we invite you to explore the COLETEK difference and discover how our expertise can benefit your organization.
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.