Computer Vision & AI Systems for Yarrahapinni

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 Yarrahapinni with advanced computer vision and AI systems. Our team of experts has extensive experience in deploying vision-powered solutions across industries, from agricultural fields to industrial sites. We understand the unique challenges faced in the Mid North Coast region and can tailor our approach to your specific needs.

Our services encompass every step of the process, from discovery and design decisions to prototyping, iteration, integration, testing, and production-readiness. We collaborate seamlessly with clients, leveraging remote tools and Australia-wide support to deliver exceptional results.

We have successfully completed over 150 R&D and product development projects, integrating camera systems, datasets, and AI models to deliver tangible business outcomes. Our founder, Luke Cole, has contributed to groundbreaking research at reputable institutions like ANU and CSIRO, demonstrating our commitment to innovation and industry leadership.

Whether you need camera-based inspection, object detection systems, or AI-assisted monitoring, COLETEK can help. We have extensive experience in areas such as camera integration, dataset preparation, model selection, edge deployment, and inference pipelines. Our team can seamlessly combine hardware, software, and AI into a unified workflow to address your specific needs.

For projects where lighting, environment, and deployment practicality matter, we can leverage our deep understanding of the local conditions in Yarrahapinni to deliver optimal results. We are committed to working collaboratively with businesses in the region to harness the power of computer vision and AI for sustainable growth and success.