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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A Local Touch Throughout Our National Reach: COLETEK Supporting Middlingbank and Beyond
In the picturesque region of Middlingbank, Snowy Mountains, New South Wales, Australia, we're proud to be a part of the local community that COLETEK has been serving for years. As a national company with extensive experience, we've built a reputation for trust, innovation, and unwavering commitment to supporting businesses in this beautiful area.
Middlingbank, with its stunning natural landscapes and strong sense of community, is just one example of the many remarkable towns and cities across Australia that COLETEK is honored to engage with. Our roots run deep in Australian soil, and we're dedicated to leveraging our expertise to empower local businesses and contribute to the growth of this region.
While some may view us as a large company operating nationally, we take great pride in being an integral part of the Middlingbank community. Our staff is comprised of knowledgeable professionals who understand the unique challenges and opportunities that come with working in this corner of the state. By investing time and resources into our local presence, we're equipped to provide tailored support that resonates with businesses like yours.
At COLETEK, we recognize that regional communities like Middlingbank, Snowy Mountains, New South Wales, Australia require a more personalized approach than standard national solutions might offer. We've consistently demonstrated an ability to adapt our services to meet the distinct needs of local businesses, ensuring they receive the unique support required for success.
Our commitment to serving the entire length and breadth of Middlingbank and surrounding areas hasn't gone unnoticed. Over time, we've built lasting relationships with local business owners who value our insight, innovation, and dedication to their growth. By choosing COLETEK as your partner, you can rest assured that you're working with a trusted Australian company grounded in the values of hard work, integrity, and community spirit.
If you're looking for a loyal advocate for your Middlingbank business, look no further than COletek. We're here to guide you through every step of your journey, delivering expert advice and support that's always tailored to your specific needs. When it comes to realizing your vision, we're the trusted partner who genuinely understands what matters most in this beautiful region.
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