Computer Vision & AI Systems for Dorrigo Mountain

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:

• Collision Avoidance
• Pattern Recognition
• Object Recognition
• Object Tracking
• Machine Learning
• Deep Learning
• Optical Flow, Point Clouds
• Stereo Active Vision, Panoramic Cameras, Fisheye Lens/Camera, Log-polar Camera, Time of Flight Cameras, Camera Array
• 3D Reconstruction

These technologies can be used for various applications such as:

• Licence Plate Recognition (LPR) or Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR)
• Production Line Object Recognition
• Production Line Automation
• Asset Tracking
• Kid Tracking
• Pedestrian Tracking
• Face Recognition
• Load Haul Dump Automation
• Agriculture Automation
• Storm Drain Inspection Robot
• Robot Lawn Mower
• Forklift Automation
• Home Land Security Robots

At COLETEK, we empower businesses in Dorrigo Mountain with advanced computer vision and AI systems. Our expertise spans camera integration, dataset preparation, model selection, edge deployment, and inference pipelines. We seamlessly blend hardware, software, and AI into cohesive workflows to solve real-world challenges.

Our projects range from camera-based inspection for agricultural fields to AI-assisted monitoring for industrial sites. We understand the unique lighting and environmental considerations of the Mid North Coast region, ensuring optimal performance of your vision systems. We collaborate remotely with clients across Australia, offering comprehensive support from discovery through production readiness and handover.

Our team has contributed to groundbreaking research at prestigious institutions like ANU, CSIRO, and NICTA/Data61. With over 150 successful R&D and product development projects under our belt, we have a proven track record of delivering innovative solutions across industries. Luke Cole, our founder, boasts 25+ years of hands-on experience in robotics, electronics, embedded systems, AI, and product development.

Whether you need to monitor agricultural crops in real-time or inspect infrastructure remotely, COLETEK can tailor a computer vision and AI solution to your specific needs. We prioritize collaboration, transparency, and results to deliver impactful outcomes for your business in Dorrigo Mountain and beyond.

Let's discuss how COLETEK can empower your business with the power of computer vision and AI. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and explore the possibilities.