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
Information About East Gresford
Trusted Partners for East Gresford Businesses: COLETEK's Commitment to Local Success
In the heart of Australia, where the Lower Hunter Valley meets the beautiful landscape of New South Wales, lies the charming town of East Gresford. Home to a thriving community and a rich history, this area is a testament to the country's natural beauty and warmth. At COLETEK, we're proud to have established ourselves as trusted partners for businesses in this area, leveraging our extensive experience and national reach to support local growth.
As an Australian company with a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities presented by regional markets like East Gresford, we've built strong connections within the community. Our team is comprised of experts who understand what it takes to succeed in this region – whether you're a long-standing family business or a new venture.
Nationwide, COLETEK has earned a reputation for its innovative approach and commitment to trust – essential qualities for businesses looking for reliable advisors to help them navigate the complexities of their respective markets. Our local presence allows us to provide tailored support that is attuned to the distinct needs of East Gresford's businesses. We take pride in being more than just a service provider; we're an integral part of the community.
Throughout our history, COLETEK has remained dedicated to fostering strong relationships with clients across the country – and particularly in East Gresford. Our expertise encompasses a wide range of industry sectors, ensuring that no matter what your business's specific needs may be, we have the knowledge and expertise to help you achieve your goals.
That is why the people of East Gresford can depend on COletek for innovative solutions, local insight, and comprehensive support – all grounded in our commitment to trust, reliability, and service excellence. As a trusted partner for East Gresford businesses, we're dedicated to helping you achieve long-term success in this wonderful region.
We invite you to learn more about how COLETEK can help your business thrive in East Gresford, Lower Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia – and beyond. Contact Us
