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:
With roots firmly planted in Australian soil, COLETEK has earned the trust and respect of clients across the country. Our team's commitment to delivering exceptional results, combined with our deep understanding of local market conditions, makes us the go-to partner for businesses seeking expertise and guidance.
In a market as dynamic as ours, COLETEK stands out for its innovative approach, embracing the latest advancements in technology and innovation to drive real-world impact. Our expertise spans a broad range of industries, from farming and agriculture to retail and services – all carefully tailored to address the unique challenges faced by Manobalai's business community.
When your business needs guidance or simply someone to lean on, you can count on COLETEK's dedicated team. We take pride in being an integral part of the Manobalai community, working closely with local organizations, supporting charitable initiatives, and contributing to the region's growth.
Tell us about your vision, and let's work together to turn it into a reality. Visit our Manobalai office today or get in touch through our website. We're excited to partner with you on this journey to success.
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.