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:
These technologies can be used for various applications such as:
In the heart of Northern Tablelands, Australia, a region that proudly preserves its natural beauty and charm, lies the thriving community of Bald Blair. As a trusted local partner, we at COLETEK take pride in supporting businesses of all sizes across this vast and diverse landscape.
With a steadfast commitment to fostering growth and development, our team of experts is dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs, innovators, and established companies alike to reach new heights. Our deep understanding of the Bald Blair market, the unique challenges it faces, and our extensive network enable us to deliver tailored solutions that truly make a difference.
As an Australian-owned company with a national presence, we've earned the trust of countless businesses across the country. By investing in local talent, skills, and expertise, we're proud to contribute to the prosperity of Bald Blair and its surrounding areas. Whether you're looking to expand your operations, improve processes, or diversify your revenue streams, our team is here to help guide you through the process.
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For us at COLETEK, being a local presence is not just about having an office in Bald Blair; it's about understanding our community's unique needs, values, and goals. We take pride in being a part of this vibrant region, working closely with local stakeholders to deliver real impact. Whether you're an existing business or an ambitious startup, we're here to help you navigate the challenges and opportunities that come with operating in this wonderful corner of New South Wales.
Contact UsCOLETEK have provided one to one communication throughout the development process and gone above and beyond in bringing our ideas closer to becoming a reality! Luke's expertise and knowledge with computer software and electronics is Jedi like, but what I liked most about working with him was his willingness and ability to think outside of the box.
Intuitive, innovative & efficient are three words that would appropriately describe the COLETEK service. Luke and the team at COLETEK have taken our concepts to the next level.