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 you navigate the picturesque landscapes and thriving businesses of Baerami Creek, Upper Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia, COLETEK is proud to be your trusted partner in empowering local enterprises. Our team has a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities that come with operating in this stunning region.
With years of experience working alongside businesses in Baerami Creek, we've developed a reputation for delivering innovative solutions tailored to the specific needs of our clients. From family-owned farms to boutique wineries, we've got your back. Our commitment to helping you succeed is unwavering, and our dedication to serving this beautiful area is second to none.
As a nationally recognized company with a strong local presence, COLETEK embodies the perfect blend of familiarity and expertise. We're not just another faceless corporation; we're neighbors who understand the nuances of your community. Our feet are firmly planted in Baerami Creek, our hearts beating as one with yours. Together, we'll help you rise above the ordinary and achieve greatness.
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So why choose COLETEK as your partner in Baerami Creek? It's simple: we're local, we're trusted, and we're innovation-driven. Our roots run deep in this soil; our future is built on the foundation of a stronger, more resilient community. By partnering with us, you'll gain access to:
• The collective power of COLETEK's years of experience working in Baerami Creek
• Expertise honed through collaborations across Australia's diverse regions
• A deep understanding of local industry trends and the Upper Hunter Valley's unique challenges
Join forces with us today and let's build a brighter tomorrow for your business, our community, and our region. Take that first step into a world where you can confidently say, "I've got COLETEK backing me up!"