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 leading multidisciplinary engineering and product development company established in 2001, COLETEK has built a reputation for delivering innovative solutions that meet the unique needs of businesses across Australia – including right here in Farmborough Heights, New South Wales, Australia. Our story began with a shared vision to create a national powerhouse that could support the rapid growth and evolution of industries at home.
With over two decades under our belt, we've assembled a talented team of engineers, product developers, and innovation experts who share a passion for collaboration and reliability. At COLETEK, we understand the importance of trust in business relationships – that's why we take the time to listen, consult, and partner with our clients, always striving to deliver exceptional results.
We're proud to operate from multiple locations across Australia, including right here in Farmborough Heights, New South Wales, Australia. Whether you're an established player or a start-up looking to kick-start your journey, we've got the capability to support you every step of the way. From conceptualization through to prototyping and manufacturing, our experts bring together expertise from multiple disciplines to turn your ideas into reality.
What sets us apart is our ability to adapt, innovate, and push the boundaries of what's possible. With COLETEK, you gain access to a comprehensive range of engineering and product development capabilities that cater specifically to the needs of local businesses like yours in Farmborough Heights, New South Wales, Australia.
So why put your trust in another company? By choosing COLETEK as your partner in engineering and product development, you can rest assured that you're working with a trusted national player who's committed to delivering exceptional results. Our dedication to collaboration, innovation, and reliability means that we'll be there every step of the way, guiding you through the development process and ensuring that your project exceeds expectations.
At COLETEK, we believe that locally tailored support is crucial for businesses like yours in Farmborough Heights, New South Wales, Australia. That's why we've established a strong presence that allows us to serve clients effectively, provide unparalleled local expertise, and stay up-to-date with the latest trends and innovations in your industry.
Let COLETEK be your partner in engineering and product development excellence. We're dedicated to helping businesses across Farmborough Heights, New South Wales, Australia thrive through our locally tailored support, reliability, collaboration, and capability. Get in touch today to learn more about how we can help you achieve remarkable results!
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.