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
Sustainable Solutions for Businesses in Moe, Victoria, Australia and Beyond
With a rich history that dates back to 2001, COLETEK has established itself as a trusted multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company. Our reputation for reliability, innovation, and collaboration has earned us the trust of businesses across Moe, Victoria, Australia. Whether you're an entrepreneur in Latrobe Valley, an industrial giant operating in the Gippsland region, or a multinational corporation with a presence in Melbourne, we can support your product development and engineering needs.
As experts in multidisciplinary engineering, we bring together skills from diverse disciplines to design, develop, and deliver innovative solutions for businesses of all sizes. Our capabilities cover project management, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, software development, and systems integration. With these strengths combined, we cater to the unique needs of local businesses in Moe, Victoria, Australia and facilitate their growth through effective collaboration.
We recognize that every business in Moe, Victoria, Australia has its distinct goals, challenges, and aspirations. That's why we take a tailored approach to engineering and product development, tailoring our solutions to meet the specific needs of each client. With a deep understanding of local industries and markets, we can create products and services that not only satisfy business requirements but also drive growth and innovation.
As a locally-based company operating throughout Australia's Gippsland region and beyond, COLETEK is committed to building strong relationships with businesses in Moe, Victoria, Australia. We understand the power of collaboration and are dedicated to delivering exceptional value through our work. Whether you're seeking to innovate your products, streamline operations, or tackle complex engineering challenges, we have the expertise and experience to support you every step of the way.
If you're looking for a trusted partner that can bring innovative ideas and cutting-edge technologies to your business in Moe, Victoria, Australia, look no further than COLETEK. We're dedicated to helping Australian businesses thrive in today's fast-paced market. Let us help you build something remarkable – together.
