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've been empowering businesses across Glengarry West, Victoria, Australia and beyond with innovative engineering solutions since 2001. As a multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company, our expertise spans multiple industries, from manufacturing and construction to healthcare and agriculture.
Based in Glengarry West, Victoria, Australia, we're uniquely positioned to understand the local market and industry trends. Our team of experienced engineers and product developers works closely with clients across the region to develop reliable, collaborative, and capable solutions that meet their unique needs.
We take pride in our reputation for trustworthiness, and it's this commitment to excellence that sets us apart from other engineering firms operating throughout Victoria. Whether you're an established business or just starting out, we'll work tirelessly with you to deliver exceptional results and achieve your goals.
From product design and prototyping to testing and validation, our comprehensive engineering services ensure that your project is executed flawlessly. With COLETEK on your side, you can rest assured that your business will thrive in the competitive landscape of Glengarry West, Victoria, Australia.
In addition to our top-notch engineering expertise, we're committed to fostering strong relationships with our clients and partners in the community. By taking a collaborative approach to problem-solving, we empower your organization to innovate, adapt, and grow amidst ever-changing market conditions.
So why choose COLETEK for your engineering needs? Because you deserve a trusted partner that understands your industry, your challenges, and your goals. With our deep-rooted knowledge of the local market, combined with our national reputation for excellence, we’re confident that we can make a tangible difference in your business's success.