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 a multidisciplinary engineering and product development company established in 2001, we've earned a reputation for delivering innovative solutions to businesses across Pambula Beach, New South Wales, Australia. With our deep understanding of local market needs, we're well-positioned to support the growth aspirations of companies based in this stunning coastal town and throughout Australia.
Our commitment to collaboration and capability has allowed us to build strong relationships with clients operating within diverse sectors, from manufacturing to healthcare. By harnessing our collective expertise and leveraging the latest technologies, we empower local businesses to overcome challenges, seize opportunities, and drive success.
Pambula Beach, New South Wales, Australia is a key region for us, and we're dedicated to helping enterprises in this area thrive. Whether you're seeking tailored product development solutions or strategic engineering guidance, our team of experts stands ready to assist. Our local presence and national scope enable us to respond promptly and effectively to the unique needs of businesses across Pambula Beach, New South Wales, Australia.
COLETEK's strength lies in our ability to integrate diverse skills and technologies, creating innovative products and services that meet the most discerning requirements. We don't just offer solutions from a distance; we engage with clients, listen to their challenges, and craft tailored approaches that address their specific needs.
At COLETEK, we're passionate about partnering with businesses in Pambula Beach, New South Wales, Australia and beyond. By working together, we can create remarkable outcomes that drive progress and prosperity for our local community and national economy as a whole.