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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Empowering Local Businesses in Frederickton and Beyond: COLETEK's Commitment to the Mid North Coast, New South Wales
The picturesque town of Frederickton, nestled on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, is a thriving hub for local commerce and community. As homegrown experts, COLETEK understands the unique needs and challenges faced by businesses in this region. Our team has spent decades honing our craft and building long-standing relationships with clients across Australia, all while maintaining a deep connection to the Frederickton community.
As a trusted Australian company, we're proud to have established ourselves as a reliable partner for local businesses in Frederickton and beyond. Our commitment to supporting the growth and development of local firms is unwavering. We take the time to genuinely understand your needs, offering tailored solutions that cater specifically to your business goals and objectives.
Frederickton's reputation as a vibrant commercial center is built upon its rich history, stunning natural beauty, and strong sense of community. COLETEK recognizes the importance of fostering this dynamic environment by providing expert guidance and resources to local entrepreneurs and businesses. By doing so, we enable our clients to thrive in today's fast-paced market, ultimately contributing to the region's continued prosperity.
We've built an enviable track record, demonstrating our capability to deliver exceptional results for clients stretching from coast to coast. This national reach has allowed us to tap into a wealth of expertise, knowledge, and innovative thinking, all of which we bring back to the local community in Frederickton. Our presence in the area allows us to truly understand the culture, needs, and aspirations of our neighbors – empowering us to make a meaningful difference.
COLETEK is not just another consultative or advisory firm; we're an integral part of Frederickton's business ecosystem. We take pride in being actively involved in local initiatives, events, and projects that promote economic growth, job creation, and community development. By doing so, we demonstrate our genuine commitment to the region and its people.
In today's increasingly complex and fast-paced marketplace, businesses in Frederickton require trusted partners who can provide expert guidance and support. COLETEK stands ready to help local entrepreneurs overcome challenges and seize opportunities for growth. We're dedicated to fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and shared success – values that drive our work every day.
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