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
As Berry Mountain and its surrounding regions continue to thrive, businesses across the area are looking for reliable partners to help them navigate the complexities of product development and innovative engineering solutions. At COLETEK, our experienced team is proud to serve as that trusted ally. With a rich history of delivering results-driven projects since 2001, we've earned a reputation across Australia for our multidisciplinary approach to engineering and product development.
As a company based in Berry Mountain, New South Wales, Australia, we're intimately familiar with the unique challenges faced by local businesses. We operate throughout the region, providing support that's tailored to the specific needs of companies like yours. Whether you're looking to bring new ideas to life or optimize existing processes, our team is committed to collaborating with you every step of the way.
At COLETEK, we're not just engineers – we're builders. We're innovators who leverage our collective expertise to deliver results that exceed expectations. Our national reputation for reliability and capability speaks volumes about the caliber of work we produce. By partnering with us, you can tap into that same expertise, leveraging our capabilities to drive growth and success.
When working with local businesses in Berry Mountain and throughout Australia, we take pride in building strong, long-term relationships founded on trust, mutual respect, and a deep understanding of industry needs. We're not just providers – we're partners who empower you to achieve your goals.
In today's fast-paced environment, it's increasingly important for businesses to be agile, adaptable, and focused on what matters most: delivering exceptional results. At COLETEK, we understand that value lies in the ability to collaborate effectively, leverage innovative solutions, and drive meaningful impact. We're committed to helping you achieve your vision and make your mark in Berry Mountain, New South Wales, Australia.