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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In the heart of the stunning Mid North Coast, New South Wales, Australia, lies the charming coastal town of Grassy Head. This picturesque region is renowned for its breathtaking scenery, rich history, and strong sense of community – all qualities that COLETEK believes in preserving through our unwavering commitment to supporting local businesses.
Your neighbour, your friend, or your long-term customer in Grassy Head – whoever you are, you deserve a trusted partner to help your venture grow. That's where we come in. As a reputable Australian company with a national footprint, COLETEK is dedicated to being an integral part of this vibrant community, serving businesses from Grassy Head and the wider Mid North Coast.
With an illustrious history spanning decades, our team has earned the trust of countless entrepreneurs, CEOs, and small business owners across Australia. Our collective expertise spans multiple industries, allowing us to tailor our approach to meet your unique needs. You don't just get a service provider – you gain a collaborative partner that truly understands your local context.
Our national reach means we stay abreast of the latest innovations and best practices, ensuring your Grassy Head-based business benefits from cutting-edge insights and solutions. Whether you're looking to streamline operations, boost marketing efforts, or simply seeking guidance on how to take your venture to the next level – our doors are always open.
What sets us apart is not just our industry expertise but our genuine passion for fostering strong relationships within the community. As a valued member of this very community ourselves, we know firsthand the importance of locally-driven growth and collaboration. That's why COLETEK invests time and resources in developing initiatives that support Grassy Head's unique charm and entrepreneurial spirit.
In short, when you choose to work with us, you're supporting a trusted Australian company that has your local community at heart. COLETEK proudly stands alongside the people of Grassy Head, committed to empowering their visions, ambitions, and the region's economic growth – every step of the way.
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