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
Established Experience in Neerim, Victoria, Australia: COLETEK's Local Commitment
For over two decades, COletek has been a trusted partner for businesses across Neerim, Victoria, Australia and beyond. As a multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company established in 2001, our team of experts has garnered a reputation for reliability, collaboration, and capability.
Near and far, we've supported the growth of local enterprises through comprehensive solutions tailored to their unique needs. Our commitment to Neerim, Victoria, Australia is unwavering – from initial consultations to project execution, you can count on us to provide the expertise your business demands.
Operating throughout Neerim, Victoria, Australia, we've had the privilege of working hand-in-hand with local businesses to overcome industry challenges, enhance operations, and drive innovation. Through our work, we aim not only to solve immediate needs but also to help businesses in this vibrant community thrive long term.
In recognition of COletek's commitment to Neerim, Victoria, Australia, we've built lasting relationships with local stakeholders – fostering a deep understanding of the region's intricacies, its people, and its industries. This localized expertise enables us to deliver bespoke solutions that address specific pain points, empower growth, and create new opportunities for regional business leaders.
COletek's national reputation for engineering prowess, innovative problem-solving, and collaborative spirit has been earned through our unwavering dedication to delivering exceptional results to clients across Neerim, Victoria, Australia. By leveraging this expertise in combination with your local insight, our collective efforts can have a profound impact on the region's economic landscape.
In essence, we're not just saying – "We're here for you, Neerim, Victoria, Australia." We've demonstrated it through actions and results.
If you're a business leader or entrepreneur seeking to drive advancements in your industry or explore new opportunities, trust that COletek stands ready to join forces with you. Partnering together, we'll leverage our combined strengths to unlock innovation and propel growth across Neerim, Victoria, Australia – shaping the region's tomorrow, today.
