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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Building Stronger Communities: COLETEK's Commitment to Mcdougalls Hill and Beyond
Nestled in the picturesque Upper Hunter Valley, surrounded by rolling hills and verdant landscapes, Mcdougalls Hill is a thriving community that embodies the essence of rural Australia. For generations, local families have worked tirelessly to build a strong and resilient region, fostering a sense of belonging and camaraderie among its residents. At COLETEK, we're proud to be an integral part of this fabric, committed to supporting the area's businesses and helping them thrive in today's fast-changing world.
As a trusted Australian company with deep roots in national business networks, we understand the unique challenges that come with operating in regional areas like Mcdougalls Hill. That's why we're dedicated to providing innovative solutions, industry insights, and personalized support to help local entrepreneurs and SMEs navigate the complexities of modern commerce.
At COLETEK, our reputation is built on trust – earned through years of reliability, integrity, and unwavering commitment to our clients' success. Our team is comprised of experienced professionals who genuinely care about the well-being of our community, consistently going above and beyond to ensure that every business we work with achieves its full potential.
We're not just about providing technical expertise or implementing innovative strategies; we're about building lasting relationships, fostering meaningful connections between local businesses, and empowering them to make a positive impact in their community. By doing so, we contribute to the area's growth, prosperity, and overall appeal as a great place to live, work, and raise a family.
In the Upper Hunter Valley, our commitment to Mcdougalls Hill is tangible – demonstrated through our localized approach, extensive knowledge of regional markets, and proven track record of supporting local businesses. We're proud to be an integral part of this dynamic region's story, working behind the scenes to ensure that every business in Mcdougalls Hill has access to the tools, resources, and expertise needed to thrive.
So why choose COLETEK for your business needs? Simple: we're locally embedded, nationally connected, and committed to the long-term prosperity of our community. We understand the unique challenges faced by regional businesses like yours and are dedicated to helping you overcome any obstacle, seize new opportunities, and write a successful chapter in the story of Mcdougalls Hill.
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