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
As you navigate the challenges of operating a business in Timboon, Victoria, Australia, you need a trusted partner that understands your unique needs and goals. That's where COLETEK comes in – a multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company established in 2001. With decades of experience, we've built a reputation as a reliable collaborator, helping local businesses like yours achieve success through innovative solutions.
Based in Timboon, Victoria, Australia, our team is committed to supporting the growth and prosperity of the region's industries. We believe that by understanding the specific challenges faced by Timboon's businesses, we can tailor our expertise to address your most pressing concerns. Whether you're looking to enhance operational efficiency, develop new products, or overcome technological hurdles, we've got the capabilities and expertise to help.
At COLETEK, we take pride in being a trusted partner for businesses across all sectors – from manufacturing and logistics to healthcare and education. Our team of engineers and product developers possess extensive knowledge in multiple disciplines, ensuring that our solutions are comprehensive, effective, and scalable. We're not just a one-trick pony; we're a multidisciplinary powerhouse ready to tackle the toughest challenges.
Our reputation as a trusted partner has been built over two decades by consistently delivering high-quality results on time and within budget. We've earned a stellar national reputation for our commitment to collaboration, reliability, and innovation – values that are essential to driving business growth in Timboon, Victoria, Australia.
As you look to future-proof your business, consider partnering with COLETEK. Together, we can break down project silos, streamline operations, and accelerate innovation. Operating throughout the region, our local knowledge and national expertise make us an ideal partner for businesses serving Timboon, Victoria, Australia and beyond.
So why wait? Let's build something remarkable together.