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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Local Expertise, National Reach: COLETEK's Commitment to Pipeclay and Beyond
In the heart of New South Wales' picturesque Mid North Coast, lies the charming town of Pipeclay. As a local business with national presence, COLETEK is proud to serve this thriving community and beyond.
We're not just a company – we're your neighbors. With an unshakeable commitment to building strong relationships with regional businesses like yours, you can trust us to provide expert advice and unwavering support every step of the way. Our extensive experience in facilitating business growth spans decades, making us an integral part of Pipeclay's economic fabric.
As a trusted Australian company, we understand the unique challenges and opportunities that come with operating in regional areas like Pipeclay. Rest assured, our localized approach means you'll receive customized solutions tailored to your specific needs – no generic templates or cookie-cutter approaches here! By leveraging cutting-edge innovation and good old-fashioned Mid North Coast ingenuity, together we can drive growth, enhance efficiency, and position your business for long-term success.
So why choose COLETEK? Simple: it's the culmination of national expertise, regional insight, and a passion for empowering local businesses. Unlike larger corporations with faceless headquarters or fly-by-night consultants, we're rooted in Pipeclay's culture and dedicated to helping its community thrive. By partnering with us, you'll benefit from:
a deep understanding of Mid North Coast industry dynamics
proven strategies for overcoming regional challenges
nationwide connections and market insights
a commitment to your success that knows no bounds
If you're ready to take your Pipeclay-based business to new heights, let's get started. At COLETEK, we're as committed to our community as we are to delivering world-class results.
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