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:
COLETEK is proud to serve businesses across Howick, New South Wales, Australia, offering a unique blend of engineering expertise and product development capabilities. With our roots dating back to 2001, we've established ourselves as a trusted national player in the Australian market.
Based in Howick, New South Wales, Australia, our multidisciplinary team has consistently delivered reliable solutions through collaborative approaches that foster strong relationships with clients and partners alike. Our experience spans industries and technologies, allowing us to leverage diverse expertise to address complex challenges and innovative opportunities.
Operating throughout Australia, we've honed a reputation for capability and trustworthiness, making COLETEK the partner of choice for businesses seeking trusted advisors in the development of cutting-edge products. By drawing on our collective strengths, we empower clients to achieve new heights in their respective markets, ultimately driving growth and prosperity.
Serving businesses across Howick, New South Wales, Australia, our commitment to reliability, collaboration, and capability resonates deeply with local entrepreneurs and decision-makers. Whether you're seeking guidance on product development, engineering consulting, or innovative solutions for your specific industry – we've got the expertise, passion, and regional understanding to help drive positive change.
COLETEK's experience, innovation, and trusted national reputation have made us a go-to partner for businesses in Howick, New South Wales, Australia. By entrusting us with your project, you can leverage our collective strengths and unlock new opportunities for growth and success.
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.