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
At COLETEK, we're proud to be a multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company that's been helping businesses across Spargo Creek, Victoria, Australia thrive since 2001. With our strong track record of delivering innovative solutions, we've earned a reputation as trusted partners for companies in this region and throughout the country.
As a valued business owner or technical decision-maker in Spargo Creek, you understand the importance of having reliable support to drive your operations forward. That's where we come in – COLETEK is committed to collaborating with local businesses like yours to bring your ideas to life. Our team of experienced engineers and product developers works closely with clients to co-create innovative products, systems, and processes that meet their unique needs and goals.
We've had the privilege of working with various sectors across Spargo Creek, from manufacturing and logistics to healthcare and education. By leveraging our collective expertise and experience, we can help your business overcome challenges and capitalize on opportunities in a rapidly changing world.
At COLETEK, we take pride in our ability to adapt quickly to new situations and technologies, ensuring that our clients receive tailored support that reflects the latest advancements in engineering and product development. Whether you're seeking to improve operational efficiency, enhance customer experiences, or simply stay ahead of the competition, our multidisciplinary team is well-equipped to help your Spargo Creek-based business achieve its objectives.
In fact, COLETEK has earned a reputation for being based in Spargo Creek, Victoria, Australia – a testament to our commitment to serving local businesses and contributing to the region's ongoing growth and development. By choosing us as your partner, you can trust that your project will not only receive expert attention but also support from someone who understands the unique challenges and opportunities facing businesses like yours.
As we look to the future, COLETEK remains committed to its core values of collaboration, innovation, and reliability – qualities that have allowed us to build strong relationships with clients across Spargo Creek and beyond. If you're seeking a trusted partner to help your business in Spargo Creek, Victoria, Australia succeed, we invite you to explore how our multidisciplinary engineering and product development expertise can support your goals.
