Computer Vision & AI Systems for Walcha

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 Walcha and the surrounding areas to harness the power of computer vision and AI. Our team of experts has extensive experience in deploying vision-powered solutions across industries, from agriculture to manufacturing and surveillance. We understand the unique challenges faced by businesses in this region, and we tailor our approach to ensure optimal results.

Our services encompass every step of the process, from discovery and design decisions to prototyping, iteration, integration, testing, and production-readiness. We collaborate remotely with clients, leveraging advanced communication and collaboration tools to ensure seamless interaction. Our Australia-wide support network enables us to provide ongoing assistance and guidance as needed.

Common applications of our computer vision and AI systems in Walcha include camera-based inspection, object detection, AI-assisted monitoring, and vision-enabled robotics. We leverage advanced technologies such as camera integration, dataset preparation, model selection, edge deployment, inference pipelines, and system testing to deliver robust and reliable solutions.

We have successfully collaborated with businesses in diverse industries, addressing challenges related to lighting, environment, and deployment practicality. Our team combines hardware, software, and AI expertise in a seamless workflow to deliver comprehensive solutions that meet specific business needs.

Let us help you harness the transformative potential of computer vision and AI for your business in Walcha, North West Slopes, New South Wales, Australia. Contact COLETEK today to schedule a consultation and explore how we can empower you to achieve your business goals.