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're proud to be a multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company established in 2001. Our team of experts has been serving businesses across Trafalgar East, Victoria, Australia and throughout the country for over two decades, offering tailored solutions that cater to their unique needs.
Operating out of Trafalgar East, Victoria, Australia, our local presence allows us to forge strong relationships with clients in this region. We take pride in being a trusted partner for businesses seeking high-quality engineering and product development expertise. Our capabilities are not limited to one industry or sector; instead, we have a broad range of experience across various domains.
One thing that sets COLETEK apart is our commitment to reliability, collaboration, and capability. We don't just provide services – we form long-term alliances with businesses like yours, understanding your goals and challenges intimately. Our teams work closely together, leveraging their collective expertise to deliver outstanding results that exceed expectations.
Whether you're a local business looking to expand, an entrepreneur seeking innovative solutions, or an established enterprise requiring trusted advisors, COLETEK is here for you. We have supported clients in Trafalgar East, Victoria, Australia and throughout the country with our expertise, helping them grow their businesses and achieve long-term success.
As you navigate the complex landscape of Australian engineering and product development, we're positioned to provide valued support. Our team's comprehensive knowledge base spans various areas, allowing us to serve clients across multiple industries, from manufacturing to healthcare, infrastructure, and more.
In Trafalgar East, Victoria, Australia, we understand the importance of local partnerships in driving economic growth and community development. At COLETEK, we prioritize fostering strong connections with businesses, organizations, and stakeholders in this region – connections built on trust, respect, and mutual understanding.
Let's build something remarkable together.