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 Paynes Crossing
Supporting Local Businesses in Paynes Crossing, Lower Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia
As the heart of the picturesque Lower Hunter Valley, Paynes Crossing is a thriving community that values its strong local roots and business connections. At COLETEK, we recognize the importance of supporting these very same businesses and communities where we live and work. As a trusted Australian company with nationwide reach, we're committed to helping businesses in Paynes Crossing navigate the ever-changing landscape of commerce.In our region, Paynes Crossing is more than just a town – it's a hub for entrepreneurial spirit, community-driven initiatives, and rich agricultural heritage. We take pride in working closely with local business owners who are passionate about sharing their expertise, contributing to the area's growth, and maintaining its charm.
A National Reach with Local Roots
Our experience spans decades and the nation. With a long history of supporting businesses across Australia, we've developed a reputation for reliability, innovation, and genuine enthusiasm for helping others succeed. As locals, we're deeply committed to our regional roots and the unique challenges and opportunities that arise in Paynes Crossing.We understand the nuances of this area, from the wine-making traditions to agricultural innovations, and everything in between. By putting our shoulders to the wheel alongside local business owners and entrepreneurs, we forge lasting connections and help our community thrive.
Putting Trust at the Forefront
At COLETEK, trust is the foundation upon which all our relationships are built. We believe that honesty, transparency, and reliability are the keys to fostering a sense of security and confidence in the local marketplace. As experts in the ever-evolving business landscape, we strive to empower Paynes Crossing's businesses with the resources they need to stay ahead of the curve.We're the trusted partners you can count on for guidance, support, and cutting-edge strategies that drive real results for your Paynes Crossing-based business.
