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 multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company established in 2001, COLETEK has built a reputation as a trusted partner for businesses across Mcdougalls Hill, New South Wales, Australia. With a strong track record of delivering innovative solutions that exceed expectations, we're proud to serve a wide range of industries and clients right in the heart of Mcdougalls Hill.
This region is home to a diverse mix of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as larger organizations across various sectors. Our expertise spans multiple disciples, from mechanical and electrical engineering to product development and manufacturing – making us an ideal collaborator for local businesses seeking innovative solutions that drive growth.
At COLETEK, we pride ourselves on being a business partner you can rely on. Our experienced team is dedicated to delivering reliable support that helps Mcdougalls Hill's entrepreneurial spirit thrive. We understand the unique challenges faced by organizations operating in this region and are committed to providing tailored solutions that address specific needs.
Our capabilities allow us to tackle complex product development projects from concept to production, ensuring that our clients receive high-quality products that meet their exact specifications and requirements. By leveraging our collective expertise, we've built strong relationships with businesses throughout Mcdougalls Hill, New South Wales, Australia, and across Australia as a whole.
We're proud of our achievement and continue to innovate, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in product development and engineering. Our reputation for delivering exceptional results is well-established, and we're excited about the prospect of joining forces with Mcdougalls Hill-based businesses that share our passion for innovation and excellence.
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.