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 a Brighter Future for Chewton, Victoria, Australia
In the charming town of Chewton, Victoria, Australia, innovation is alive and well. As a multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company established in 2001, COLETEK has built a reputation as a trusted partner for businesses seeking reliable expertise and collaborative spirit. Our commitment to serving businesses across Chewton, Victoria, Australia and throughout the nation has earned us a spot as a premier choice among local leaders.
As we've grown and adapted over two decades, our team has developed an impressive portfolio of experience. From industrial products to infrastructure solutions, we've tackled complex challenges head-on, delivering quality results that inspire confidence. Whether you're a startup or an established player in the Chewton community, COLETEK is here to help turn your vision into reality.
We understand that every business is unique, with its own set of needs and objectives. That's why we've developed a capability that spans multiple disciplines – from mechanical engineering to electronics, software development, and more. With our diverse expertise at your disposal, you can be sure that your concerns will be addressed with the utmost care and attention.
As COLETEK operates throughout Australia, including Chewton, Victoria, Australia, we're committed to fostering strong relationships with local businesses, organizations, and community leaders. We believe that collaboration is key to driving success, and our team is dedicated to delivering personalized support that meets your specific needs.
If you're looking for a trusted partner to help drive innovation and growth in Chewton, Victoria, Australia, look no further than COLETEK. With our extensive experience, innovative spirit, and commitment to exceeding expectations, we're confident that together, we can build something truly remarkable. Let's get started today!
