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 Castle Doyle and Beyond: COLETEK's Commitment to Northern Tablelands Business Success
In the heart of New South Wales' Northern Tablelands, where history meets innovation, lies Castle Doyle - a vibrant community where local businesses thrive. As trusted advisors and partners in growth, COLETEK is proud to serve this region, leveraging our expertise and national reach to help entrepreneurs, small business owners, and industry leaders achieve their goals.
Nestled amidst the rolling hills of the Northern Tablelands, Castle Doyle is a place where tradition meets progress. At COLETEK, we understand the unique challenges and opportunities that come with doing business in this region. That's why we're committed to staying close, listening attentively, and providing tailored support for local enterprises and entrepreneurs.
As an Australian company with a national presence, COletek is well-positioned to offer expert guidance, innovative solutions, and strategic partnerships that fuel growth and prosperity in Castle Doyle and beyond. Our team of trusted advisors has extensive experience working with businesses across various industries, from manufacturing and logistics to agriculture and tourism.
We take pride in being more than just a service provider – we're a reliable ally for local business owners, helping them navigate the complexities of entrepreneurship, overcome obstacles, and capitalize on opportunities. Whether you're starting up, expanding, or looking to improve operations, COleteK is here to empower your Castle Doyle-based business with expertise, innovation, and connection to national markets.
We're proud participants in the region's rich heritage and economic development, fostering strong relationships with local leaders, organizations, and stakeholders. Our presence at the forefront of emerging trends and technologies ensures you stay ahead of the curve – from digital innovations to supply chain optimizations.
With COLETEK on your side, you'll benefit from our unmatched local knowledge, industry insights, and national reach, perfectly balancing tradition with progress. We're dedicated to building lasting partnerships, empowering business leaders in Castle Doyle, and contributing positively to the local economy.
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