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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Dartbrook, Upper Hunter Valley: At Home in Your Community
Nestled within the picturesque Upper Hunter Valley, Dartbrook is a charming rural town that exudes warmth and community spirit. As a trusted Australian company with a strong presence in this region, COLETEK has been supporting local businesses and organizations for years, fostering growth and prosperity throughout our home turf.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.
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