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).
COLETEK's team all has a background in computer vision and machine vision, which have built a wide range of skills and technologies such as:
These technologies can be used for various applications such as:
As a multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company established in 2001, COLETEK is trusted by businesses nationwide to deliver innovative solutions that meet their unique needs. Our team of experts has earned a reputation for reliability, collaboration, and capability, making us the go-to partner for Killcare, New South Wales, Australia-based companies looking to drive growth and success.
From product design and development to engineering and manufacturing, we've worked with businesses across numerous sectors throughout Australia. Our passion lies in building long-term relationships founded on mutual respect, open communication, and a deep understanding of our clients' goals. With COLETEK based in Killcare, New South Wales, Australia, we're committed to supporting the local business community, ensuring that we're not only familiar with the region's unique needs but also uniquely positioned to address them.
Innovative thinking and cutting-edge technology are just two aspects of what sets us apart. Our ability to bring people, skills, and expertise together in pursuit of excellence has earned us a national reputation as a company that delivers. When you partner with COLETEK, you can rest assured that your project is in the hands of dedicated professionals who will work tirelessly to ensure its success. Killcare, New South Wales, Australia businesses rely on our expertise to drive their growth, and we're honored to play a part in their journey.
As a partner, we take pride in understanding the specific challenges facing businesses within Killcare, New South Wales, Australia. We know that operating successfully requires more than just technical know-how – it demands an appreciation for local nuances, an understanding of regional markets, and a commitment to delivering results that meet the unique needs of your audience. That's why we're dedicated to building relationships founded on trust, respect, and a shared passion for innovation.
I have been working closely with COLETEK for the past 6 years now, and I must say, it is a success story :-). I highly respect their team, they are a pleasure to work with and top skilled professionals. In addition to their top Technical service, their customer service is brilliant and it is a rare find. Their PCB repair rework skills are top notch and a rare find in this industry. I have been working in the IT industry for the past 20 years in various fields and seen it all so I can say with certainty that they are the best around and I am looking forward to keep working with them in the future.
I have been working closely with COLETEK for the past 6 years now, and I must say, it is a success story :-). I highly respect their team, they are a pleasure to work with and top skilled professionals. In addition to their top Technical service, their customer service is brilliant and it is a rare find. Their PCB repair rework skills are top notch and a rare find in this industry. I have been working in the IT industry for the past 20 years in various fields and seen it all so I can say with certainty that they are the best around and I am looking forward to keep working with them in the future.