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 a team of innovators passionate about empowering businesses across Fingal Head, New South Wales, Australia, and throughout the nation. As a multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company established in 2001, we've built a reputation for delivering cutting-edge solutions that transform industries.
Our journey began with a vision to bridge the gap between technology and business needs. Over two decades, we've honed our expertise, leveraging the latest advancements in engineering and product development to drive success. Today, we're proud to serve businesses across Fingal Head, New South Wales, Australia, from small startups to large corporations, providing reliable support every step of the way.
At COLETEK, collaboration is key. We work closely with our clients to understand their unique challenges and goals. Our team of experts will design, develop, and deliver innovative products and solutions tailored to your specific needs. With a strong foundation in engineering and product development, we're equipped to tackle even the most complex projects.
Whether it's developing groundbreaking technologies or refining established processes, COLETEK is committed to delivering exceptional results that exceed expectations. Our team operates throughout Fingal Head, New South Wales, Australia, and beyond, always mindful of the importance of local presence and national reach.
Our commitment to excellence has earned us a trusted reputation across industries. We're deeply invested in building long-term relationships with our clients, fostering trust, and driving mutual success. At COLETEK, we understand that every business is unique, and we tailor our approach to meet your specific needs.
So why choose COLETEK? Because we're based in Fingal Head, New South Wales, Australia, and we know the ins and outs of this wonderful region. We're dedicated to serving businesses like yours, leveraging our expertise to drive growth and success. Let's build something remarkable together!