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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Trusted Partner for Birdwood and Beyond: COLETEK Supports Local Businesses on the Mid North Coast, New South Wales, Australia
If you're a business owner in Birdwood, Mid North Coast, New South Wales, Australia, you understand the importance of having reliable partners who get to know your unique needs. That's where COLETEK comes in – a proudly Australian company that has been supporting local businesses like yours for years.
Located at the heart of the beautiful Mid North Coast, Birdwood is a vibrant community that thrives on hard work and dedication. As a trusted partner to many businesses in this region, we understand what makes you tick and how to help you grow. Our experience in the industry has equipped us with the expertise to tackle any challenge that comes our way – be it a small startup or an established operation.
Nationwide reach, local presence
While we're proud of our national reputation for delivering exceptional results, it's our commitment to being present on the ground in Birdwood and across the Mid North Coast that truly sets us apart. We believe in building genuine relationships with our clients and understanding their unique needs before delivering tailored solutions.
Innovative thinking, trustworthiness, and a deep understanding of local market conditions are the hallmarks of our approach. By working closely with you to understand your business goals, we can develop strategies that drive real results – whether it's improving your operations, increasing your customer base, or streamlining your processes.
COLETEK has earned a reputation for being dedicated to the local community and a trusted partner to many businesses in Birdwood and across the Mid North Coast. Our team takes pride in delivering exceptional services while fostering long-term relationships built on trust, respect, and open communication.
We're proud to call Birdwood our home and are committed to continuing our support for this thriving community through meaningful partnerships with local businesses like yours.
If you're ready to partner with a reputable and service-oriented organization that truly understands the Mid North Coast's unique character, we invite you to reach out and explore how COLETEK can help you achieve your business goals. And if you're new to the area or looking for a fresh perspective, know that our team is here to support your every need. Simply put, COLETEK is your trusted ally in Birdwood and on the Mid North Coast – and we look forward to collaborating with you!
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