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 Mitchell's Island Businesses: COLETEK's Commitment to Local Success
Nestled on the beautiful Mid North Coast of New South Wales, Australia, Mitchell's Island is a vibrant community that thrives on strong local roots and entrepreneurial spirit. As businesses in this charming area strive for growth and prosperity, they need a trusted partner to help them navigate the complexities of modern commerce.
At COLETEK, we're proud to be a homegrown Australian company with a long-standing commitment to supporting entrepreneurs and small-to-medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Mitchell's Island. With extensive experience and a national reach, our dedicated team is well-equipped to help local businesses thrive, leveraging their unique strengths while embracing innovative solutions.
We believe that trust is the foundation of any successful partnership, which is why we take pride in being a locally-respected organization with a strong reputation for integrity and reliability. By forging deep connections with Mitchell's Island business owners, we gain a profound understanding of their aspirations, challenges, and values – allowing us to tailor our support to meet their specific needs.
In today's fast-paced digital landscape, innovation is key to staying ahead of the curve. At COLETEK, we're always seeking new ways to harness technological advancements and best practices to drive growth, improve efficiency, and enhance customer satisfaction for Mitchell's Island businesses.
But what truly sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to local presence. We're not just a faceless national company with an office in Mitchell's Island; we're your neighbors, friends, and community stakeholders who genuinely care about the area's economic well-being. By investing in local initiatives, mentoring young entrepreneurs, and engaging with regional organizations, we actively contribute to building a stronger business ecosystem that benefits all.
At COLETEK, we're honored to be part of the Mitchell's Island community and dedicated to empowering its businesses for long-term success. If you're looking for a trusted partner to help take your enterprise to the next level, we invite you to get in touch with us today. Let's work together to achieve great things – starting from right where we are, on beautiful Mitchell's Island.
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