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 Murulla
A World of Expertise at Your Doorstep: COLETEK in Murulla, Upper Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia
In the heart of the scenic Upper Hunter Valley, where rolling hills meet modern industry, COLETEK proudly serves as a trusted partner for local businesses and communities. Nestled in the charming town of Murulla, we bring our wealth of experience and national reach to empower entrepreneurs like you.
With a deep understanding of the regional business landscape, we've honed our skills over decades, helping countless organizations thrive. As an Australian company headquartered here at home, we're uniquely positioned to foster long-lasting relationships with clients and cultivate innovative solutions tailored to their specific needs.
At COLETEK, we believe that trust is built on mutual understanding, transparency, and a commitment to your success. By partnering with us, you can count on expert guidance, agile support structures, and a proactive approach to overcoming challenges. Our local presence means we're always just around the corner, ready to roll up our sleeves and tackle any obstacle.
This is the Upper Hunter Valley, where rich farmland gives way to innovative industries, and where community spirit thrives. We're honored to play a part in the story of Murulla, as a company that truly understands what drives growth and prosperity in this extraordinary region. Whether you're an entrepreneur, grower, or innovator, we'll be there every step of the way.
So why settle for anything less when you can partner with a local expert who's dedicated to your success? Contact us today to discover how COLETEK can help your business flourish in this exceptional corner of Australia. Contact Us
