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 renowned multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company established in 2001, COLETEK has gained the trust of businesses across the nation. Our passion is to bring innovative solutions to life, empowering companies like yours to grow and succeed. Here in Biala, New South Wales, Australia, we're proud to serve as a reliable partner for local entrepreneurs and established corporations alike.
Throughout our 20-year history, COLETEK has demonstrated a commitment to collaboration, capability, and reliability – the hallmarks of a trusted partner. Our team of engineers, designers, and experts work closely with clients to understand their unique challenges and develop tailored solutions that drive results. By combining cutting-edge engineering expertise with market insights, we enable businesses in Biala, New South Wales, Australia to overcome obstacles, streamline operations, and stay ahead of the competition.
COLETEK's national reputation is built on a foundation of strong relationships, creative problem-solving, and attention to detail. Since our inception in 2001, we've consistently delivered value-added services to clients across various industries, from Biala, New South Wales, Australia to capital cities and rural areas. Our commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes drives us to continuously innovate and improve our capabilities.
For businesses seeking a trusted partner in Biala, New South Wales, Australia, COLETEK stands out as a collaborative and reliable ally. Our multidisciplinary approach allows us to tackle complex projects with confidence, leveraging our expertise to drive meaningful growth and transformation. Whether you're looking for innovative product design, process optimization, or strategic consulting, we're here to help.
As a locally rooted company serving Biala, New South Wales, Australia, COLETEK understands the unique challenges facing regional businesses. We've built strong connections with the community, fostering long-term partnerships that drive mutual success. Our engineering and product development expertise is dedicated to empowering local entrepreneurs, from start-ups to established companies, to thrive in an increasingly complex marketplace.