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
Information About Washpool
Trusted Support for Local Businesses on the Mid North Coast: COLETEK at Your Service in Washpool and Beyond
Welcome to Washpool, nestled on the stunning Mid North Coast of New South Wales, Australia – a region renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty, rich history, and strong sense of community. As a local business yourself, you're probably well-versed in the challenges and opportunities that come with operating in this unique environment. At COLETEK, we understand these distinct demands and are proud to offer trusted support to enterprises just like yours, all from our base on this beautiful coast.
As an Australian company with a national reach, our roots run deep in the region you know and love. Throughout our decades-long history, we've had the privilege of working side by side with local businesses across various sectors, helping them navigate the ever-evolving landscape of technology and innovation. Our team's dedication to delivering exceptional results and fostering long-lasting relationships has earned us a reputation as trusted partners for those seeking guidance and support in the Mid North Coast area – including Washpool.
At COLETEK, we're committed to staying at the forefront of technological advancements and industry developments, all while remaining grounded in our community. We believe that by combining our national expertise with local insight and understanding, we can empower businesses like yours to thrive in this magnificent region. Our collaborative approach, built on empathy and trust, has allowed us to form lasting bonds with clients across the spectrum – from small family-run enterprises to larger corporations.
In Washpool, Mid North Coast, New South Wales, Australia, you're part of a community that values resilience, adaptability, and a commitment to success. These same qualities are embodied by our team at COLETEK, as we strive to provide top-notch support, innovation, and problem-solving expertise to local businesses just like yours.
We're proud of the journey we've taken so far and thrilled to be part of this fantastic region's growth and development. As a trusted business ally on the Mid North Coast, including Washpool, COLETEK is ready to help your organization flourish in an ever-evolving environment. Whether you're looking for fresh perspectives, strategic guidance, or simply a listening ear, we're here to support you.
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