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 a trusted partner for businesses in and around Mildura, Victoria, Australia, COLETEK is committed to delivering innovative engineering solutions that drive growth and success. Establishing ourselves as a multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company back in 2001, we've since built a reputation for reliability, collaboration, and capability that has seen us support a diverse range of projects across the nation.
Based in Mildura, Victoria, Australia, our team of expert engineers works closely with local businesses to design, develop, and deliver engineered products that meet their unique needs. Our operations span the entire country, allowing us to leverage our experience and expertise to bring value to companies everywhere. Whether you're a startup or an established player in the Mildura business community, we're here to provide tailored support every step of the way.
At COLETEK, we take pride in our ability to navigate complex projects and deliver innovative solutions that exceed our clients' expectations. Through years of refining our skills and developing new techniques, we've developed a unique capability that sets us apart from other engineering firms operating throughout Mildura, Victoria, Australia. This allows us to tackle challenges head-on, leveraging our multidisciplinary approach to bring a holistic perspective to every project.
For businesses in Mildura, Victoria, Australia, we believe that collaboration is key. That's why we take the time to understand your unique goals and objectives, working closely with you to develop solutions that align perfectly with your vision. We're committed to fostering open communication and building strong relationships with our clients, ensuring that every project is a success.
As you navigate the ever-changing engineering landscape in Mildura, Victoria, Australia, it's reassuring to know that COLETEK is here to support you every step of the way. With our proven track record of delivering engineered excellence across a wide range of industries and applications, we're confident that our team can help your business thrive.