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:
In the heart of New South Wales, Australia, lies the vibrant town of Woolooma – a hub of entrepreneurial spirit and innovation. As a multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company established in 2001, COLETEK is committed to supporting businesses like yours throughout this remarkable region.
With over two decades of experience in delivering innovative solutions and collaborative partnerships, we're proud to have earned our reputation as a trusted national player. Our passion for engineering and product development has enabled us to develop capabilities that bridge the gap between technical requirements and commercial feasibility. Whether you're an entrepreneur or a business owner looking to take your Woolooma-based venture to the next level, COLETEK is here to empower your success.
As a locally rooted company serving businesses across Woolooma, New South Wales, Australia, we understand the unique challenges and opportunities that come with operating in regional areas. Our solutions are tailored to address your specific needs, leveraging our expertise and innovative approaches to drive real results. By partnering with COLETEK, you can expect reliable collaboration, streamlined project execution, and expert guidance throughout the innovation process.
From conceptualization to implementation, we're dedicated to helping Woolooma businesses thrive in this growing region. Whether your organization requires engineering consulting services or expertise in product development – or both – COLETEK is committed to delivering exceptional value through our people-centric approach, technical prowess, and unwavering dedication.
At COLETEK, we're honored to be a key part of Woolooma's business community and are excited about the possibility of collaborating with your organization. Operating throughout Australia, including Woolooma, New South Wales, Australia, we're poised to support your growth ambitions.
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.