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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COLETEK - A Trusted Partner for Yagoon's Local Businesses
In the heart of the Mid North Coast, in Yagoon, New South Wales, Australia, local businesses are the backbone of the community. They're the faces you see on market stalls, the hands that build and create, and the entrepreneurs who invest in their towns' futures. And when these businesses need expert guidance and support, they can count on COLETEK.
As a trusted Australian company with a national reach, COletek has been a driving force behind local economic growth for decades. Our long-term commitment to the region has earned us recognition as a go-to partner for Yagoon's dynamic businesses. We pride ourselves on getting to know each community, understanding its unique character and challenges, and providing tailored support that drives positive change.
While we're proud of our national reputation, it's our local presence that truly sets us apart. Our dedicated team members are embedded in the community, working closely with Yagoon's entrepreneurs, inventors, and innovators to turn their visions into reality. We're more than just a consulting firm – we're neighbors, collaborators, and friends who care deeply about the region's prosperity.
At COletek, we believe that trust is the foundation of any successful partnership. That's why we've worked tirelessly to build strong relationships with local stakeholders, earned through years of transparent communication, genuine listening, and effective problem-solving. Our reputation for integrity has earned us a loyal following among Yagoon's businesses, which know they can count on us to offer innovative solutions that drive growth, create jobs, and enhance the area's economic resilience.
Our approach is all about innovation – finding new ways to unlock the region's potential, embracing fresh ideas, and celebrating our community's unique characteristics. We're not just a numbers-crunching outfit; we're passionate advocates for Yagoon's entrepreneurs, always looking for creative solutions that can spark economic vitality and drive progress.
As you navigate the ever-changing landscape of Yagoon's business world, remember that COletek is here to support your journey every step of the way. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just launching your venture, we'll work together to identify opportunities, overcome challenges, and achieve success. With our expertise, local knowledge, and commitment to the area, we're confident that together, we can build a brighter future for Yagoon's businesses.
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