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:
These technologies can be used for various applications such as:
As locals ourselves, we understand the importance of connection and collaboration. Our team at COLETEK is committed to delivering top-quality solutions that meet the unique needs of our community members. We take pride in knowing that our efforts have a direct impact on the lives and livelihoods of those closest to us – right here in Dartbrook, Upper Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia.
With a national reach that spans from the southern coast of Sydney to the sun-kissed outback, COLETEK's extensive experience has equipped us with the expertise needed to tackle even the most complex challenges. Our innovative approach not only drives business success but also contributes to the overall prosperity and development of our local area.We understand the importance of trust in any professional relationship. At COLETEK, we strive to maintain a reputation built upon integrity, dependability, and excellence. This commitment has earned us a loyal following among local businesses and organizations that recognize the value we bring to their operations.
Our roots run deep in this community, with our team members actively engaged in supporting charitable initiatives, sponsoring local events, and participating in regional development projects. We're more than just a company – we're an integral part of the fabric that makes Dartbrook and the Upper Hunter Valley thrive.
As COLETEK looks to the future, our focus remains firmly on supporting the growth and prosperity of our beloved region. Whether you're an established business or a startup eager to make your mark, rest assured that our team is dedicated to delivering tailored solutions that meet your unique needs.Suffice it to say that we wouldn't want our business – or any business for that matter – anywhere else but in Dartbrook, Upper Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia. We're homegrown, locally driven, and deeply invested in the success of our community.
Contact UsIntuitive, innovative & efficient are three words that would appropriately describe the COLETEK service. Luke and the team at COLETEK have taken our concepts to the next level.
COLETEK have provided one to one communication throughout the development process and gone above and beyond in bringing our ideas closer to becoming a reality! Luke's expertise and knowledge with computer software and electronics is Jedi like, but what I liked most about working with him was his willingness and ability to think outside of the box.