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
At COLETEK, we're proud to be a multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company established in 2001. Our team of experts is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that meet the unique needs of businesses across Wickham, New South Wales, Australia, and throughout the nation.
Based in Wickham, New South Wales, Australia, we understand the importance of building strong relationships with local organizations. That's why we take a collaborative approach to engineering and product development, working closely with our clients to ensure that their projects are designed and delivered with precision and reliability. Our experience spans multiple industries, from manufacturing to healthcare, and we're committed to bringing our expertise to businesses operating throughout Wickham, New South Wales, Australia.
As a trusted national player in the Australian engineering landscape, we've established ourselves as a go-to partner for organizations seeking innovative solutions that drive growth and productivity. Whether you're an entrepreneur building a new venture or an established business looking to streamline operations, we're here to support your goals with our world-class engineering expertise.
At COLETEK, we recognize that each business in Wickham, New South Wales, Australia has unique challenges and opportunities. That's why we take the time to understand your specific needs and develop tailored solutions that meet your objectives. We're not just engineers; we're partners who share your passion for success.
If you're looking for a partner who can deliver on complex projects, provide reliable engineering expertise, or help you navigate the latest technologies, look no further than COLETEK. With our rich experience, cutting-edge capabilities, and commitment to collaboration, we're proud to serve businesses across Wickham, New South Wales, Australia.