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
As we look out upon the picturesque landscapes of the Mid North Coast in New South Wales, we're reminded that at COLETEK, our roots run deep. For [number] years, our team has been proudly serving local businesses and communities like yours, in towns and cities across Australia – including our hometown, Burnt Bridge. We've seen firsthand the impact that trusted partners can have on regional growth and prosperity.
In a region where community spirit is strong and the Great Outdoors beckons, we believe in embracing locality as a foundation for success. This means actively listening to the unique needs of local businesses, and delivering tailored solutions to help them thrive in an ever-evolving marketplace. Our team, comprising passionate experts with extensive industry knowledge, shares your enthusiasm for this dynamic region and is dedicated to making a meaningful difference.
As a national player with global connections, we bring unparalleled expertise to the table. By leveraging our vast network of partnerships and resources, we empower Burnt Bridge's entrepreneurs, innovators, and change-makers to expand their horizons without sacrificing the intimacy and familiarity that comes with being part of this beloved community. We're here to support your growth, no matter what challenges or opportunities lie ahead.
What sets us apart? Our commitment to innovation, quality, and transparency has earned COLETEK a reputation as a trusted partner in Australian business. By staying attuned to the rapidly evolving needs of modern commerce, we ensure that our solutions remain relevant, effective, and – above all – local. Our roots may be deep-seated, but our thinking is always outside the box.
If you're passionate about driving progress forward in Burnt Bridge, Mid North Coast, New South Wales, Australia, we invite you to join forces with us. Let's work together to build a brighter future for your business, and for this incredible region that we're proud to call home.