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 Yarratt Forest
Yarratt Forest and the Mid North Coast: A Thriving Hub for Business and Community
Nestled in the heart of New South Wales, Australia, Yarratt Forest is a picturesque settlement surrounded by lush forests and rolling hills. As part of the vibrant Mid North Coast region, this charming area is home to a diverse range of businesses and community groups, all working together to build a thriving local economy.
As a trusted Australian company with extensive experience in the field, COLETEK has a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities faced by businesses in Yarratt Forest and beyond. With years of expertise in driving growth and development, we've established a reputation as a reliable partner for entrepreneurs and business leaders looking to make their mark.
Our national reach means that we're perfectly positioned to provide bespoke support solutions tailored to the specific needs of local businesses. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your enterprise to the next level, COLETEK is committed to helping you achieve your goals in a way that's both innovative and effective.
What sets us apart? Our unwavering commitment to trust, built on years of delivering exceptional results for our clients. We're not just experts – we're neighbors, too, with a deep understanding of the local landscape and the people who call it home. This means that when you partner with COLETEK, you can be confident that your success is at the forefront of everything we do.
From innovative solutions to personalized advice, our dedicated team will work closely with you to craft a customized strategy tailored to your unique needs. Whether you're looking for support in marketing, finance, operations or beyond, we'll use our expertise and national resources to help you build a stronger business – one that's well-equipped to thrive in Yarratt Forest and the Mid North Coast.
At COLETEK, we believe in empowering local businesses like yours. We're dedicated to fostering a culture of growth, innovation, and community spirit throughout the region. By working together, we can build thriving enterprises that create jobs, stimulate local economies, and make a lasting impact on the community we all call home.
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