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
COLETEK is a multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company established in 2001. With over two decades of experience, we have built a reputation as a trusted partner for businesses across Meeniyan, Victoria, Australia, and throughout the nation. Our team of skilled engineers and experts work together to provide comprehensive solutions that drive innovation and growth.
As a locally based company, we understand the unique challenges faced by businesses operating in rural areas like Meeniyan, where connectivity and infrastructure can be limited. At COLETEK, we recognize the importance of reliable engineering support for these organizations. Our expertise spans multiple disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, and software engineering, allowing us to tackle a broad range of projects.
When it comes to supporting businesses in Meeniyan, Victoria, Australia, we pride ourselves on our ability to collaborate effectively with local owners and operators. We take the time to listen to their unique needs, share our expertise, and work together to develop tailored solutions that meet their specific requirements. By doing so, we empower these organizations to achieve their goals and drive long-term success.
COLETEK is more than just a design and development partner – we're a trusted collaborator for businesses seeking innovative engineering solutions. Our team's extensive experience in product development and testing enables us to deliver comprehensive services that meet the needs of Meeniyan, Victoria, Australia-based organizations.
Whether you're looking to develop new products or improve existing ones, our team is committed to ensuring your project meets its goals. We operate throughout Meeniyan, Victoria, Australia, providing reliable engineering support that drives growth and innovation.
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