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
Established Engineering Expertise in Ascot, Victoria, Australia
Are you a business owner or technical decision-maker in Ascot, Victoria, Australia looking for trusted and innovative engineering solutions? Look no further than COLETEK. With over two decades of experience as a multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company established in 2001, we've built a reputation for reliability, collaboration, and capability that spans the nation.
Serving businesses across Ascot, Victoria, Australia and throughout Australia, our team of experts is dedicated to providing tailored support to help you overcome challenges and stay ahead of the curve. From initial concept to final product, we're committed to delivering world-class engineering solutions that meet your unique needs and goals.
As a local company based in Ascot, Victoria, Australia, we understand the importance of building strong relationships with our customers and the community. Our team is passionate about developing products and systems that not only improve your business outcomes but also enhance the lives of those around us.
At COLETEK, we're proud of our national reputation for excellence in engineering and product development. We've earned a trusted status by consistently delivering high-quality results, exceeding expectations, and building lasting relationships with our customers. Whether you're looking to streamline operations, enhance customer experiences, or drive innovation, our team is equipped to help you achieve your objectives.
To learn more about how COLETEK can support your business in Ascot, Victoria, Australia, please get in touch. We'd be delighted to discuss your unique challenges and opportunities with you.
