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 a trusted national engineering and product development company, COLETEK is proud to serve businesses across Grassy Head, New South Wales, Australia, bringing innovative solutions that drive growth and success. With over 20 years of experience since our establishment in 2001, we've built a reputation for reliability, collaboration, and capability.
Our team of experts has worked extensively with clients from various industries, providing tailored support to help them overcome unique challenges and stay ahead of the competition. Whether you're operating in Grassy Head, New South Wales, Australia or elsewhere across Australia, our multidisciplinary approach ensures we can address any technical requirement.
By combining engineering expertise with a deep understanding of local markets, we've developed a suite of services that cater specifically to the needs of businesses in Grassy Head, New South Wales, Australia. Our team doesn't just focus on delivering individual solutions – we take a holistic view to understand the broader implications and identify opportunities for growth.
At COLETEK, we recognize the importance of building strong relationships with our clients. That's why we prioritize open communication, transparency, and collaboration in every project we undertake. We're committed to listening carefully to your unique challenges and working closely with you to develop a tailored plan that meets your goals.
Our extensive experience has equipped us with the capability to tackle complex engineering projects of various scales. Whether it's designing innovative products, developing cutting-edge processes, or optimizing existing systems, our team is well-equipped to handle even the most challenging tasks. And because we're based in Grassy Head, New South Wales, Australia, we understand firsthand the regional nuances that can impact your business.
If you're looking for a trusted partner to support your engineering and product development needs in Grassy Head, New South Wales, Australia, look no further than COLETEK. With our expertise, innovative approach, and commitment to collaboration, we're confident that together, we can build something remarkable. Let's get started!