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).
We have a combined 50 years of extensive experience with Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV's). Including cars, tractors, quadbikes and other custom ground-based vehicles.
COLETEK's team all has a background in vehicle automation, which have built a wide range of skills and technologies such as:
These technologies can be used for various applications such as:
COLETEK empowers businesses in Macgregor, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia, to harness the transformative power of automation through our comprehensive Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) Solutions. Our team of experts collaborates with clients from diverse industries to streamline workflows, optimize logistics, and maximize efficiency across their operations.
Our AGVs seamlessly navigate complex environments, handling a wide range of tasks such as material handling, order picking, and transportation. We leverage advanced technologies like sensor fusion, path planning algorithms, and intelligent control systems to deliver reliable and efficient automated solutions.
From initial requirements capture to production-readiness planning, COLETEK guides clients through every step of the process. Our iterative approach involves regular design reviews, prototyping, testing, and refinement to ensure the perfect solution for your unique needs. We prioritize seamless integration with existing workflows and infrastructure, minimizing disruption to your operations.
Our commitment to innovation is reflected in our receipt of Good Design Awards for product innovation. Our founder and principal engineer, Luke Cole, has contributed to notable projects alongside esteemed institutions like ANU, CSIRO, and NICTA/Data61. This wealth of experience and expertise enables us to deliver tailored solutions that meet the highest industry standards.
Whether you require remote collaboration or on-site support, COLETEK is your trusted partner in automated guided vehicle technology. Contact us today to discuss how our innovative solutions can empower your business in Macgregor, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia, and beyond.
This is a sample of public feedback from a broader range of client work.
COLETEK have been absolutely fantastic in their support and manufacture of various components for us. Our designs are always bespoke, intricate and low volume and it’s great to have an Australian company like COLETEK as a trusted and quality manufacturer for our spacecraft mechanical components and assemblies – which have been flight proven through successful mission operations. Keep up the great work!
Delivered excellence on time, great work and great team, thanks!
We've worked with Luke and the team on and off for the past two years. We've found them very accessible and extremely thorough in their dealings. Their documentation is second to none and we’d have no hesitation recommending them on this basis alone.
Skykraft is a Canberra based company designing and developing spacecraft for the delivery of global space-based services. Luke and the team have been very responsive with quotes and delivery of machined parts for our company. Looking forward to working with COLETEK on our space programmes.