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
COLETEK: Your Partner in Engineering and Product Development for Telford, Victoria, Australia
At COLETEK, we're proud to be a multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company established in 2001. With our deep understanding of the local market in Telford, Victoria, Australia, we've built a reputation as a trusted expert in helping businesses across the region overcome complex challenges.
For over two decades, we've been serving businesses in Telford, Victoria, Australia and throughout Australia, delivering innovative solutions that drive results. Our experienced team of engineers and product developers collaborate with clients to identify opportunities, develop strategies, and execute projects that enhance their operations and growth prospects.
Based in Telford, Victoria, Australia, we take pride in our ability to understand the unique needs of local businesses, from those in manufacturing to service industries. Whether you're facing technological change, seeking to improve efficiency, or looking to expand your offerings, we're here to support you every step of the way.
What sets us apart is our focus on reliability, collaboration, and capability – essential qualities for building lasting partnerships that benefit both parties. We believe in taking a holistic approach to engineering and product development, considering the broader context and long-term implications for your business.
In Telford, Victoria, Australia, you'll find no shortage of capable partners to help you navigate today's dynamic business landscape. But with COLETEK, you can rest assured that you're partnering with a trusted expert that has a deep understanding of local markets, industries, and cultures. Our team is committed to delivering exceptional results that meet your unique needs.
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