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
At COLETEK, we're proud to have earned a reputation as one of Australia's leading multidisciplinary engineering and product development companies, serving businesses across Kameruka, New South Wales, Australia. Established in 2001, our team has spent decades honing their expertise in delivering innovative solutions that transform the way industry operates.
As a trusted partner for local businesses, we've developed a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by operators in rural areas like Kameruka. Our extensive experience working with clients across New South Wales and beyond has equipped us with the knowledge to tackle even the most complex projects, regardless of the location or sector.
Our collaborative approach means we work closely with our customers to understand their needs, designing and delivering customized solutions that meet their specific requirements. Whether you're looking to boost efficiency, reduce costs, or enhance customer satisfaction, our diverse team of experts is committed to helping you achieve your goals.
At COLETEK, we take pride in our capability to operate throughout Kameruka, New South Wales, Australia. Our skilled engineers and technicians are well-versed in the latest technologies and methodologies, ensuring that our projects are delivered on time, within budget, and with minimised disruption to your business operations. Whether you're seeking engineering expertise, advanced manufacturing capabilities or strategic product development, we've got the skills, experience, and reputation to support your growth ambitions.
By partnering with COLETEK, local businesses in Kameruka, New South Wales, Australia can rely on our deep understanding of the region's unique characteristics, allowing us to develop solutions that are carefully tailored to the specific needs of the area. Our team is committed to helping you overcome any challenges you may face and achieve long-term success.