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:
- Autonomous Mobile Robots
- Simultaneous Localisation and Mapping (SLAM)
- Path Planning, Goal Recognition
- Collision Avoidance
- Pattern Recognition
- Object Recognition
- Object Tracking
- Genetic Algorithms
- Neural Networks
- Evolutionary Robotics
- Probabilistic Robotics
- 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
- Manipulator, Biped and/or Quadped locomotion
- Sensor Fusion: GPS, LIDAR, IR, Ultrasonic, Vision
- PID Controllers, Cascade Control Loops, Fuzzy Logic
- Bayesian Filters, Particle Filters, Kalman Filters, Monte Carlo Methods
These technologies can be used for various applications such as:
- Production Line Object Recognition
- Production Line Automation
- Licence Plate Recognition
- Asset Tracking
- Kid Tracking
- Pedestrian Tracking
- Face Recognition
- Load Haul Dump Automation
- Agriculture Automation
- Robot Lawn Mower
- Forklift Automation
- Floor Cleaning Robot
- Home Land Security Robots
Some of our Robotics Development Experience
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Serving Charnwood and Belconnen: COLETEK's Commitment to the Australian Capital Territory
In the heart of Canberra, in the vibrant Charnwood and Belconnen areas, there is a trusted partner for local businesses looking to grow and thrive. For years, COLETEK has been proud to serve as a key supporter of the community, working closely with entrepreneurs and small business owners in the region.
As one of Australia's leading companies in our field, we've had the privilege of helping countless organizations across the country, from city centers like Canberra to smaller towns in rural areas. But it's our connection to the local communities that truly sets us apart. Our team is deeply committed to understanding and meeting the unique needs of businesses in Charnwood and Belconnen, working collaboratively with them to achieve their goals.
For over [X] years, COLETEK has been a trusted partner for Australian businesses, consistently delivering exceptional results that drive real growth. Our experience is unmatched, built on a foundation of innovative approaches, rigorous testing, and a passion for continuous improvement. We're more than just a company – we're a valued member of the community, dedicated to making a positive impact.
We believe in fostering strong relationships with our clients, taking the time to understand their distinct challenges and opportunities. Our team is comprised of experts who live and breathe what they do, with a deep understanding of the local Charnwood and Belconnen businesses we serve. We're not just a national company – we're an integral part of this community, with a demonstrated track record of supporting local entrepreneurs and small business owners.
As we continue to grow and evolve alongside our clients, we remain committed to our core values: trust, innovation, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. We're honored to be a trusted partner for businesses in the Charnwood and Belconnen areas, working together to build a brighter future for this community.
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