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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Strengthening Your Connection to Coolongolook: COLETEK's Commitment to the Mid North Coast Community
Coolongolook, a picturesque haven nestled in the heart of New South Wales' Mid North Coast region. This charming town is where life takes its cue from the rhythms of nature – and at COLETEK, we're dedicated to being an integral part of that local fabric. As a trusted Australian company with roots dating back decades, our team has honed the expertise to help businesses thrive in this beautiful corner of the country.
By leveraging our national reach and extensive experience, we've earned the reputation as reliable innovators who genuinely understand the unique needs of regional businesses like yours. It's no wonder, then, that COLETEK is a go-to partner for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and corporate executives seeking guidance on how to navigate the ever-changing local landscape.
Situated in Coolongolook, Mid North Coast, New South Wales, Australia – we're more than just local; we're woven into the community's fabric. With boots firmly planted on Northern Rivers soil, our crew is uniquely positioned to grasp the distinct regional nuances and challenges that come with doing business in this picturesque corner of the country.
In a region as breathtakingly beautiful as Coolongolook, it's imperative that any business partner shares your passion for community-building and growth. By empowering local entrepreneurs and supporting our neighbors through tried-and-true collaborations, we're proud to be an active part of this Mid North Coast landscape – working hand-in-hand with passionate individuals like you who are dedicated to making a meaningful impact.
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