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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Serving Boorook and Beyond: COLETEK's Commitment to Your Northern Tablelands Business
In the heartland of New South Wales, where the rolling hills meet the endless skies, lies the charming community of Boorook. As an integral part of this wonderful region, we at COLETEK proudly commit ourselves to partnering with local businesses and community leaders, providing trusted support every step of the way.
For decades, our Australian-owned company has been synonymous with reliability, innovation, and a deep understanding of the unique challenges facing small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) in Boorook and surrounding areas. Our national reach extends from coast to coast, giving us the capacity to serve clients across every state and territory – and yet, we never forget our roots in this picturesque part of Northern Tablelands.
By working with COLETEK, you can be certain that your regional business will benefit from our extensive knowledge of local markets, as well as our broad experience driving growth and resolving challenges for businesses throughout Australia. We're more than just a provider – we're a trusted ally, committed to empowering the economic development of Boorook and its people.
What sets us apart is our passion for long-term relationships, built on a foundation of trust, open communication, and continuous education. Our team is dedicated to staying at the forefront of industry trends, ensuring you receive cutting-edge solutions tailored to your specific needs in the Northern Tablelands.
At COLETEK, we're not just about doing business – we're about building lasting connections that foster a stronger, more resilient community in Boorook and beyond. By putting our clients first, we've earned a reputation as one of Australia's most respected brands, serving businesses of all sizes and sectors across the country.
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