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 Barnsley
Situated in the Heart of West Lake Macquarie: COLETEK's Commitment to Barnsley Businesses
As a proudly Australian company based in Barnsley, West Lake Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia, COLETEK is dedicated to supporting local businesses and playing an active role in the community. With years of experience and a reputation for innovation, we're trusted by entrepreneurs, startups, and established enterprises across the country.
Barnsley's unique blend of small-town charm and modern amenities provides an ideal setting for COLETEK to operate. Our team is constantly updating their skills to stay ahead of the curve in today's fast-paced digital landscape. By leveraging the latest technologies and collaborating closely with our clients, we deliver tailored solutions that drive growth, efficiency, and productivity.
While many companies might claim to be 'local', we're proud to be a genuine part of Barnsley's fabric. Our team knows the area intimately – from the bustling main streets to the scenic coastal spots. This knowledge enables us to create solutions that are tailored to the specific needs and challenges of West Lake Macquarie businesses, not just cookie-cutter services.
Whether your company is in its early stages or has been operating for decades, COLETEK's commitment to innovation, reliability, and collaboration can help you overcome any obstacle. We're passionate about empowering local businesses across Barnsley, West Lake Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia to achieve their full potential.
The outcome? Your business will thrive in the heart of West Lake Macquarie, just as we have for years. Join forces with us and discover the COLETEK difference – a fusion of cutting-edge technology, local insight, and unwavering support. You can trust that your Barnsley-based business is in good hands.
So why wait? Trust your local partners at COLETEK to drive success for your West Lake Macquarie-based company. We're just a phone call or Contact Us away from helping you realize your vision and take the next step forward with confidence!
