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
As a thriving region in eastern Victoria, Gippsland is home to a diverse range of businesses, from primary industries to manufacturing and services. As a native Australian company established in 2001, COLETEK has earned its reputation as a reliable and innovative multidisciplinary engineering and product development partner, supporting businesses throughout Australia – including those in Gippsland.
With extensive experience in developing custom solutions for various industries, we understand the unique challenges faced by businesses in this region. That's why we're committed to delivering tailored support that meets the specific needs of local businesses in Gippsland, Victoria, Australia. Whether you're a manufacturer looking to improve efficiency, a primary producer seeking to optimize processes, or a services-based business searching for innovative solutions, our expertise and passion will help you achieve your objectives.
As COLETEK is based in Gippsland, Victoria, Australia we're well-positioned to understand the regional dynamics and provide informed guidance. Our team is dedicated to building genuine relationships with local businesses, taking the time to listen to their concerns, and delivering practical solutions that drive real results. By partnering with us, you'll gain access to the collective knowledge and experience of our engineers and innovators, ensuring your business remains competitive in a rapidly evolving market.
What sets COLETEK apart is our commitment to collaboration – we don't just throw technology at problems; instead, we work closely with clients to understand their unique challenges and develop solutions that align with their strategic goals. We've seen firsthand the positive impact this approach can have on businesses throughout Gippsland, Victoria, Australia and beyond.
We invite you to explore our story further and discover how COLETEK's multidisciplinary expertise can assist in overcoming your business challenges. If you're seeking a trusted partner for your engineering or product development needs – one that operates throughout Gippsland, Victoria, Australia and is dedicated to driving results for local businesses – please don't hesitate to get in touch.