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
Pioneering engineering and product development is what drives us at COLETEK. For over two decades, we've been trusted by businesses across Kenmare, Victoria, Australia to deliver innovative solutions that drive their growth and success. As a multidisciplinary Australian company established in 2001, our expertise spans various industries, allowing us to bring a unique perspective to the engineering challenges faced by regional enterprises.
As a local business ourselves, we understand the importance of community ties and commitment to Kenmare, Victoria, Australia's economic development. Based in this region, we've developed strong relationships with key stakeholders and have a deep understanding of the local market dynamics. This allows us to tailor our approach to the specific needs of businesses operating within Kenmare, Victoria, Australia.
At COLETEK, we're known for our collaborative mindset and unwavering commitment to delivering high-quality engineering solutions. Our teams of expert engineers work closely with clients to develop bespoke products that meet their precise requirements. From conceptualisation through to prototype development and testing, we guide businesses in Kenmare, Victoria, Australia through the product development process, ensuring seamless integration with their existing operations.
Throughout our years of operation, we've earned a reputation for reliability and capability, which is reflected in our numerous successful projects across various sectors. Our capabilities extend beyond the boundaries of Kenmare, Victoria, Australia, making us a trusted partner for businesses operating throughout Australia. By working with COLETEK, you can leverage our expertise to overcome complex engineering challenges, drive innovation, and maintain a competitive edge.
If you're looking for a reliable partner in Kenmare, Victoria, Australia, committed to delivering exceptional engineering solutions that meet your unique needs, look no further than COLETEK. We're dedicated to empowering local businesses like yours to thrive in an ever-evolving marketplace. Let's work together to build something remarkable.