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 have established ourselves as a trusted name in Australian engineering and product development over the past two decades. Our multidisciplinary team of experts has developed a reputation for delivering innovative solutions that meet the unique needs of businesses across Yarrawonga, Victoria, Australia.
With our roots firmly planted in regional Victoria, we understand the challenges and opportunities that Yarrawonga's diverse economy presents. Whether you're an existing business looking to drive growth and efficiency or a start-up seeking guidance on getting your venture off the ground, COLETEK is poised to support your journey every step of the way. As a national company with a strong presence in Victoria, we've had the privilege of working with clients spanning industries and sectors.
What sets us apart from others in our field? Our commitment to collaboration, reliability, and capability. We take the time to truly understand our clients' needs, then apply our collective expertise to develop solutions that exceed expectations. This approach has earned us a trusted reputation among businesses operating throughout Yarrawonga, Victoria, Australia, and beyond.
As a long-term partner for businesses in regional Victorians, we've had the privilege of playing a small part in their growth stories. We're honored to have contributed to the success of numerous clients across industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, technology, and more. Our experience demonstrates that local knowledge combined with national expertise can be a valuable asset in driving business outcomes.
At COLETEK, we believe that building strong relationships and delivering exceptional results are essential components of any successful partnership. As you navigate the Yarrawonga, Victoria, Australia business landscape, we invite you to consider how our multidisciplinary engineering and product development capabilities can empower your organization for long-term success.