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 we look to the future of innovation in Woodhouselee, New South Wales, Australia, it's clear that collaboration is key. Established in 2001, COLETEK stands as a trusted multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company, with a national reputation built on reliability, expertise, and a passion for creative problem-solving.
Our team has been proud to support businesses across Woodhouselee, New South Wales, Australia, and throughout the country, empowering them to thrive in an ever-evolving landscape. By leveraging our extensive experience and innovative approach, we've helped clients in various sectors overcome complex challenges and achieve their goals. In a region rich with history, beauty, and entrepreneurial spirit, COLETEK is committed to being a trusted partner to Woodhouselee-based businesses seeking to drive growth, improve processes, or simply get ahead.
Operating throughout Australia, our company remains deeply rooted in the values that matter: integrity, adaptability, and a genuine commitment to understanding each client's unique needs. Whether you're looking to develop new technologies, refine existing products or services, or boost operational efficiency, we're dedicated to providing tailored solutions that deliver real results for your business.
At COLETEK, we understand the distinct challenges faced by companies in Woodhouselee, New South Wales, Australia. From agricultural innovations to renewable energy solutions, our team has a deep appreciation for the region's special character and its unwavering potential. As we forge ahead with cutting-edge engineering and product development capabilities, we're eager to apply our expertise in serving businesses across Woodhouselee, New South Wales, Australia – not just today but for generations to come.
So why rely on anyone else? Partner with COLETEK and discover the transformative power of creative collaboration. Our team stands ready to get started on your project today – wherever you call home here in Woodhouselee, New South Wales, Australia: