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
Proudly based in Marong, Victoria, Australia since 2001, COLETEK is a multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company that has earned a reputation as a trusted and reliable partner to businesses of all shapes and sizes across the region. Our team of experienced engineers, designers, and developers are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that meet the unique needs of our clients.
With years of experience serving businesses in Marong, Victoria, Australia and throughout Australia, COLETEK has developed a deep understanding of the local market and its industries. We take pride in our ability to collaborate effectively with clients, listening attentively to their requirements and working closely with them to deliver bespoke solutions that meet their specific needs.
At COLETEK, we're driven by a passion for innovation and a commitment to excellence. Our team is comprised of experienced professionals who are experts in their respective fields, from mechanical engineering to electrical engineering, and from product design to manufacturing. By combining our knowledge, skills, and experience, we're able to offer clients a comprehensive range of services that cover the entire product development lifecycle.
This unwavering focus on quality, innovation, and collaboration has enabled COLETEK to establish itself as a trusted partner for businesses in Marong, Victoria, Australia and beyond. Whether you're an entrepreneur looking to develop a new product or service, or an established business seeking to improve existing operations, we're here to help.
So why partner with COLETEK? For starters, our team's extensive experience in engineering and product development means that we can tackle even the most complex projects with confidence. We bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to every partnership, ensuring that our clients receive tailored solutions that meet their unique needs. And because we're based in Marong, Victoria, Australia, we understand firsthand the challenges faced by local businesses – allowing us to develop solutions that are specifically tailored to the region.
If you're looking for a trusted partner to help your business thrive in Marong, Victoria, Australia, look no further than COLETEK. Our team of experts is ready to collaborate with yours to bring your ideas to life and drive success. Contact us today to learn more about how we can support your business operations throughout the region.
