Computer Vision & AI Systems for Mittagong

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 COLETEK, we empower businesses in Mittagong and the Southern Highlands with intelligent vision and AI systems that enhance productivity, safety, and efficiency across industries. Our team has extensive experience deploying camera-based inspection, object detection systems, AI-assisted monitoring, and vision-enabled robotics in diverse environments.

We understand the unique challenges faced by businesses in the region. Whether you require lighting optimization for agricultural fields, surveillance systems for remote properties, or inspection robots for industrial sites, we can tailor our solutions to your specific needs. Our expertise extends beyond just hardware and software – we seamlessly combine all elements into a cohesive workflow, from discovery and design to deployment and ongoing support.

We collaborate remotely with clients across Australia, leveraging advanced communication and collaboration tools to ensure seamless interaction. Our proven track record includes over 150 successful R&D and product development projects, demonstrating our ability to translate innovative ideas into tangible solutions.

Our founder, Luke Cole, has over 25 years of hands-on experience in robotics, electronics, embedded systems, AI, and product development. His contributions to projects associated with leading institutions like ANU, CSIRO, NICTA/Data61, Seeing Machines, and Hemisphere GPS / BEELINE speak to our commitment to delivering exceptional results.

Let us partner with you to harness the power of computer vision and AI for your business in Mittagong. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and explore how we can help you achieve remarkable outcomes.