Computer Vision & AI Systems for Bolwarra

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

As entrepreneurs and business owners in Bolwarra, New South Wales, Australia navigate the ever-changing landscape of innovation, they need a trusted partner that understands their unique challenges and aspirations. That's where COLETEK comes in – a multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company established in 2001. With our deep roots in Bolwarra and extensive experience supporting businesses across New South Wales and throughout Australia, we're confident in our ability to empower local companies with the tools, expertise, and reliable guidance they need to drive growth. Our team of expert engineers and innovators at COLETEK is dedicated to delivering exceptional results that exceed client expectations. By leveraging cutting-edge technologies, collaborating closely with clients, and embracing a passion for problem-solving, we've earned a reputation as a trusted national partner in product development and engineering. Our Bolwarra-based operations serve as the hub for our regional efforts, allowing us to foster strong relationships with local businesses while maintaining our ability to scale and adapt to meet their evolving needs. At COLETEK, our strength lies in our collaborative approach to engineering innovation. We're not just a one-dimensional solutions provider; we're a strategic partner that takes the time to understand your unique goals, challenges, and aspirations. By drawing on our comprehensive capabilities across industries and disciplines, we can help you stay ahead of the curve, enhance operational efficiency, and unlock new revenue streams. As the Bolwarra business landscape continues to evolve, COLETEK remains committed to providing a reliable and nimble partner that understands the intricacies of serving businesses operating in this region. We're proud to count ourselves as part of the local fabric, working closely with our neighbors to build strong relationships, share expertise, and drive economic growth.