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 community-minded company, we're proud to be part of the vibrant entrepreneurial landscape in King Creek, Mid North Coast, New South Wales, Australia. Our team at COLETEK is dedicated to empowering local businesses with cutting-edge solutions and unwavering support. Operating from the heart of this beautiful region, we've established ourselves as a trusted advocate for innovators, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders. By staying true to our local roots, we've built a strong reputation across the Mid North Coast, fostering growth and opportunity for those who call this area home.
At COLETEK, we're passionate about helping businesses in King Creek and surrounding areas thrive in today's fast-paced market. We recognize that every entrepreneur has unique strengths, challenges, and aspirations. Our goal is to offer tailored guidance and resources that unlock the full potential of our clients, enabling them to excel in their respective fields. As a result, we've developed long-lasting relationships with numerous organizations, fostering an environment where collaboration and mutual success are paramount.
Innovation, Trust, and Local Presence
As a native Australian company, we're committed to staying ahead of the curve by embracing cutting-edge technologies and best practices. This dedication to innovation has allowed us to develop bespoke solutions that tackle real-world challenges faced by local businesses in King Creek and beyond. We've established ourselves as thought leaders in our field, sharing our expertise through expert training sessions, workshops, and online resources.
At COLETEK, we believe that trust is built on consistency, reliability, and genuine passion for our work. Our team members are deeply rooted in this community, with a deep understanding of the needs and concerns of local entrepreneurs. This knowledge enables us to deliver personalized support that addresses the unique circumstances faced by each business. By doing so, we've established a reputation as a company that truly understands the local landscape and can offer targeted solutions that drive growth and prosperity.
The Future is Bright for King Creek Businesses
As we continue to support and empower entrepreneurs in King Creek and the broader Mid North Coast region, we're excited about the limitless opportunities ahead. With COLETEK by their side, our clients have the confidence to take calculated risks, pursue innovative ideas, and build strong foundations that can withstand any challenge. We invite you to join the ranks of successful businesses who have benefited from our expertise, resources, and unwavering commitment to the local community.