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
Engineering Excellence in Dundee, New South Wales, Australia: The COLETEK Advantage
In the heart of Dundee, New South Wales, Australia, COLETEK is a trusted partner for businesses seeking innovative solutions and reliability. Our multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company has been serving clients across Dundee since 2001, showcasing our capability to deliver exceptional results.
As a respected leader in the industry, COLETEK's national reputation for excellence is built on a foundation of collaboration, innovation, and commitment to quality. By partnering with us, businesses in Dundee and throughout Australia can tap into our expertise and benefit from our hands-on approach. We take pride in being a local company that operates throughout Australia, allowing us to understand the unique challenges and opportunities facing your business.
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We have a proven track record of delivering results that exceed expectations. Whether it's a new product, process improvement, or digital transformation, our collective passion for innovation drives us to find the best solutions for our clients. We're committed to building long-term relationships by being reliable, approachable, and dedicated partners in your business journey.
So why choose COLETEK? It's simple – we bring a unique combination of expertise, experience, and local knowledge to the table. Our team is comprised of highly skilled professionals who understand the nuances of operating in Dundee, New South Wales, Australia. We're proud to be based in this region, serving businesses across Dundee and beyond.
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