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 Fern Gully
Rooted in Local Expertise: Serving Fern Gully and the Upper Hunter Valley with COLETEK's Support
In the heart of New South Wales, Australia, lies the picturesque Upper Hunter Valley, an area rich in history, natural beauty, and entrepreneurial spirit. As local residents and business owners can attest, this region has a unique tempo that requires a tailored approach to meet its distinct challenges. This is where COLETEK comes into play – a national company with deep roots in Australia's rural areas, committed to empowering businesses in Fern Gully and the Upper Hunter Valley.
Our team at COLETEK understands the intricacies of operating a local business in this region like no other. We've been there, too – working alongside entrepreneurs who share our passion for innovation, resilience, and community-driven success. Our intimate knowledge of the area's specific needs allows us to craft customized solutions that address these issues head-on.
With extensive experience across various industries, we've honed a reputation as trusted advisors, always putting the needs of local businesses first. By embracing innovative thinking and leveraging national resources, we bridge the gap between your business goals and the unique characteristics of Fern Gully's landscape.
Coletek's commitment to trust, partnership, and innovation is what sets us apart from other companies in the region. We don't simply provide support – we stand shoulder-to-shoulder with local businesses, fostering long-term relationships built on mutual respect and a deep understanding of our clients' aspirations. As a result, you can rest assured that your growth and development are being supported by a dedicated team that truly gets the Upper Hunter Valley.
Don't settle for generic solutions or distant, impersonal support. Partner with COLETEK to unlock the full potential of Fern Gully's unique opportunities. Our local presence means we're not just familiar with the area – we're invested in its future. We invite you to explore what this partnership could mean for your business and the community.
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