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 be a multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company established in 2001. Over the years, we've built a reputation as a trusted partner for businesses across the country, including those based in Currawang, New South Wales, Australia. Our team of experts is dedicated to providing cutting-edge solutions that drive innovation and growth for our clients.
With extensive experience in various industries and a passion for collaboration, we're well-equipped to support local businesses in Currawang and beyond. Whether you're looking to develop new products, improve existing processes, or tackle complex engineering challenges, COLETEK is here to help. Our team's capabilities span multiple disciplines, ensuring that we can tailor our services to meet the unique needs of each client.
As a reliable and innovative partner, COLETEK has been operating throughout Australia for over two decades. During this time, we've developed strong relationships with local businesses in Currawang, New South Wales, Australia, as well as companies from other parts of the country. Our understanding of the region's unique conditions, challenges, and opportunities allows us to provide tailored support that addresses your specific needs.
At COLETEK, we're committed to building long-term partnerships based on trust, communication, and collaboration. We understand that every business is unique, and our goal is to help you achieve your goals by providing reliable engineering and product development expertise. From concept to implementation, we work closely with our clients to ensure that our solutions meet their specific requirements.
Innovation is at the heart of everything we do. Our team's creativity and problem-solving skills enable us to develop innovative products, processes, and solutions that drive business growth and success. With COLETEK on your side, you can rest assured that your project will be in good hands – from initial consultation to successful launch.
So why choose COLETEK as your partner for engineering excellence in Currawang, New South Wales, Australia? We're the trusted choice for businesses seeking reliable, collaborative, and innovative solutions. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you achieve your business goals.