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 Lorne to harness the transformative power of automation with our comprehensive Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) Solutions. Our team of experts understands the unique challenges and opportunities faced by local industries, and we tailor our approach to deliver tailored solutions that optimize efficiency, productivity, and safety.
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 computer vision, sensor fusion, and path planning algorithms to ensure precise navigation and reliable performance.
From initial requirements capture to production-readiness planning, COLETEK accompanies you every step of the way. Our collaborative approach involves regular design reviews, remote collaboration, and periodic site visits to ensure seamless integration and successful deployment.
We have successfully delivered AGV solutions across industries in Lorne, including manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare. Our clients experience increased productivity, reduced labor costs, and improved operational efficiency through our innovative technology and tailored approach.
Partner with COLETEK to harness the potential of automation and achieve operational excellence in Lorne. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and explore how our AGVs can empower your business.
This is a sample of public feedback from a broader range of client work.
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.
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.