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:
At COLETEK, we empower businesses in Winifred to harness the transformative power of automation through our comprehensive Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) Solutions. Our team of experts has extensive experience guiding clients through every step of the process, from initial discovery and design decisions to prototyping, iteration, integration, testing, and production-readiness.
Our approach is tailored to the unique needs of each client. We collaborate closely with you to capture requirements, identify potential trade-offs, and develop a detailed integration plan that aligns seamlessly with your business objectives. Regular design reviews and periodic updates ensure transparency and accountability throughout the process.
Whether you require support for a small-scale proof-of-concept project or a large-scale deployment across your entire warehouse or manufacturing facility, COLETEK has the expertise and resources to deliver exceptional results. Our in-house prototyping lab enables us to rapidly iterate on designs and refine them based on your feedback. This iterative approach ensures that you receive a solution that meets your expectations and exceeds your business goals.
With a proven track record of delivering innovative solutions across industries, COLETEK is well-equipped to support businesses in Winifred and beyond. Our Australia-wide support network ensures that you have access to expert guidance and technical assistance whenever you need it.
Let us partner with you to streamline your operations, optimize your workflows, and achieve operational excellence with the power of Automated Guided Vehicles. Contact COLETEK today to schedule a consultation and discuss your specific needs.
This is a sample of public feedback from a broader range of client work.
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.