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
Engineering Excellence in Narracan, Victoria, Australia
Located in the heart of Narracan, Victoria, Australia, COLETEK has been a trusted partner for businesses and innovators across our region since 2001. As a multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company, we are dedicated to delivering reliability, collaboration, and capability to organizations seeking to drive growth and improvement.
As a local operation, we understand the unique challenges and opportunities facing Narracan's business community. Our team of experienced engineers, designers, and innovators works closely with clients to develop tailored solutions that meet their specific needs and goals. Whether you're looking to enhance your product line, optimize manufacturing processes, or navigate regulatory requirements, you can rely on COLETEK for expert guidance and support.
We have a strong reputation throughout Australia for our commitment to innovation, technical excellence, and exceptional client service. Our ability to adapt to changing market conditions and emerging trends enables us to help businesses in Narracan stay ahead of the curve. By choosing COLETEK as your trusted engineering partner, you can rest assured that your most complex challenges will be addressed with a comprehensive and collaborative approach.
In addition to our technical expertise, we are dedicated to fostering strong relationships with our clients based in Narracan, Victoria, Australia. We believe that trust, communication, and mutual respect are essential to driving successful outcomes. Whether you're looking for innovative solutions or need assistance navigating the development process, COLETEK is your reliable partner in bringing new ideas to life.
So why choose COLETEK as your trusted engineering partner in Narracan, Victoria, Australia? Our combination of experience, innovation, and local knowledge sets us apart from other engineering firms. By partnering with us, you can leverage our expertise to drive growth, optimize performance, and stay competitive in today's rapidly evolving business landscape.
