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
Solutions for Yatchaw, Victoria, Australia: Expert Engineering and Product Development
Located in the heart of Yatchaw, Victoria, Australia, COLETEK has been serving businesses across this thriving region since 2001. As a multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company, we're proud to have earned a national reputation for delivering reliable solutions that meet the unique needs of local industries.
With our deep understanding of the challenges faced by Yatchaw-based businesses, COLETEK offers unparalleled collaboration and capability to support growth and innovation. By leveraging our expertise in engineering and product development, we empower organizations to overcome obstacles and achieve their full potential. From concept development to production-ready solutions, we're dedicated to helping businesses thrive in Yatchaw, Victoria, Australia.
Operating throughout Australia, COLETEK has a proven track record of delivering high-quality results that exceed clients' expectations. We take pride in our ability to provide tailored support and guidance, ensuring that projects are completed efficiently and effectively. By working closely with local businesses, we're able to tailor our approach to meet the distinct needs of each organization. Whether it's developing innovative products or streamlining operations, COLETEK is committed to helping Yatchaw-based companies achieve their goals.
From concept development to production-ready solutions, COLETEK brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the table. Our team is comprised of skilled engineers, designers, and developers who work tirelessly to deliver exceptional results that meet the unique needs of each client. By partnering with us, businesses can rest assured that they're receiving top-notch support every step of the way.
We're proud of our reputation as a trusted partner for Yatchaw-based businesses looking to drive growth, increase efficiency, and stay ahead of the curve. COLETEK is headquartered in Yatchaw, Victoria, Australia, and operates nationally, providing unparalleled service and support to clients across the country. If you're ready to take your organization to the next level, we invite you to explore how COLETEK can help.
