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
Engineering Innovation for Rokewood, Victoria, Australia: Experience the Difference with COLETEK
For over two decades, COLETEK has been a trusted partner for businesses in Rokewood, Victoria, Australia and across Australia. As a multidisciplinary engineering and product development company established in 2001, we've built our reputation on delivering innovative solutions that empower clients to achieve their goals.
With our headquarters based in Rokewood, Victoria, Australia, we're uniquely positioned to serve businesses across the region. Our team of experts shares a passion for collaboration and a commitment to reliability, ensuring that every project is executed with precision and excellence. Whether you're looking to launch a new product or enhance your existing operations, COLETEK's capabilities make us an ideal choice as your engineering partner.
Our experience spans multiple industries and markets, allowing us to bring fresh perspectives and creative problem-solving skills to every challenge we face. Moreover, our national presence enables us to operate efficiently throughout Australia, including Rokewood, Victoria, Australia, where we're proud to support local businesses and contribute to the region's economic growth.
At COLETEK, we understand that our clients' success is closely tied to ours. That's why we foster long-term relationships built on trust, open communication, and a shared desire for excellence. By partnering with us, you can rest assured that your project will be handled by experienced professionals who truly care about delivering outstanding results.
As you consider your engineering needs, remember that COLETEK is more than just a supplier of services – we're your trusted partner for innovation and growth. Whether you're located in Rokewood, Victoria, Australia or elsewhere across the country, our team is ready to collaborate with yours and help drive your success.
