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
Partnering with Meerlieu Businesses for Local Innovation and Growth
As a trusted multidisciplinary engineering and product development company, based in Meerlieu, Victoria, Australia, we're proud to serve businesses across our region.
With over 20 years of experience, COLETEK has established itself as a national leader in the field. Since our inception in 2001, we've consistently delivered innovative solutions that transform industries and empower progress. Our team is dedicated to supporting local businesses in Meerlieu, Victoria, Australia, and beyond, offering a unique blend of engineering expertise, cutting-edge technology, and collaborative approach. We understand the importance of building strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs, and delivering tailored solutions that meet their objectives. Whether you're an emerging startup or a well-established company, we'll work closely with you to build a strong foundation for your business. With our roots firmly planted in Meerlieu, Victoria, Australia, we take pride in operating throughout the country, serving businesses of all sizes and sectors. At COLETEK, we don't just provide solutions – we partner with customers to navigate challenges and seize opportunities. Our team is passionate about bringing innovative products and services to life, leveraging our expertise in engineering and product development to drive growth and prosperity. By working together, we can help your business thrive and make a meaningful impact on the Meerlieu community. As your trusted partner in innovation, we'll work tirelessly to ensure that your project's goals are met, deadlines are respected, and budgets are kept in check. With COLETEK, you can rest assured that your business is in good hands, receiving top-notch engineering and product development solutions from a company based in Meerlieu, Victoria, Australia. So why wait? Let us leverage our expertise to help your Meerlieu, Victoria-based business achieve remarkable successes.
