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
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A Trustworthy Partner in Bulga and Beyond: COLETEK in Your Community
In the heart of New South Wales, Australia's picturesque Upper Hunter Valley lies the charming town of Bulga, a haven for local businesses and families alike. When you're looking for a trusted partner to support your entrepreneurial journey or everyday needs, look no further than COLETEK.
Australian-owned and operated, we've earned a reputation as a reliable extension of your community. Our team has been serving the people of Bulga, Upper Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia, with dedication and expertise for many years now. As a trusted ally, we understand the unique challenges and opportunities that come with living and working in this beautiful region.
What sets COLETEK apart is our unwavering commitment to innovation, local presence, and customer-centricity. We're not just a national company; we're part of your community, with roots firmly planted in Australian soil. Our extensive reach across the country means we can draw on years of experience and expertise to support businesses like yours in Bulga and surrounding areas.
At COLETEK, we believe that strong communities are built on trust, collaboration, and mutual respect. That's why we take the time to truly understand your needs, listening carefully to your concerns before developing tailored solutions to meet them. Whether you're a local entrepreneur launching a new venture or an established business looking to expand its reach, our guidance and support can help you thrive.
We're proud of our national reputation for transparency, integrity, and quality service, which has been built through years of dedication to the communities we serve. When you work with COLETEK, you can rest assured that your needs are being met by a team that genuinely cares about your success – not just your business.
As you navigate the ups and downs of life in Bulga and the Upper Hunter Valley, remember that you don't have to face challenges alone. Turn to COletek for trusted guidance, support, and innovative solutions tailored to your unique needs. We're here to help you build a brighter future, right here in our beautiful community.
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