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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Empowering Businesses in Newton Boyd and Beyond
Nestled in the heart of New South Wales, Australia, Newton Boyd is a charming community that embodies the essence of small-town Australia. As a local business owner yourself, you understand the importance of strong relationships with your suppliers, partners, and friends – people who truly get what it means to operate in this unique environment.
COLETEK has been an integral part of the Northern Tablelands region for years, supporting local businesses like yours through trusted partnerships. By partnering with us, you can tap into our decades of collective experience, coupled with our national reach and connections. We're proud to be an Australian company, committed to empowering people and organizations in Newton Boyd, New South Wales, Australia.
At COLETEK, we take the time to understand your unique challenges, concerns, and aspirations – because we believe local businesses are the backbone of strong communities. Our innovative approach combines cutting-edge expertise with a deep appreciation for the region's distinct character and values. Whether you're looking for guidance on market trends, supply chain management, or strategic growth initiatives, our team is dedicated to helping you achieve your goals.
In today's fast-paced business landscape, it can be overwhelming to navigate the complexities of digital transformation, industry shifts, or regulatory changes. That's where we come in – offering bespoke support that acknowledges the distinct needs of local businesses like yours. By working alongside us, you'll have access to a team of experts who genuinely care about the growth and success of Newton Boyd, New South Wales, Australia.
As you consider your next steps, remember that COLETEK is more than just a partner – we're neighbors, colleagues, and friends. We're committed to helping our regional businesses thrive through collaboration, innovation, and mutual support. So, take the first step towards unlocking your full potential in Newton Boyd by reaching out to us. Let's work together to drive growth, create opportunities, and strengthen our community.
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