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 the heart of the country beats, so too do the local businesses and communities that make up the fabric of our great nation. At COLETEK, we're proud to be a part of this dynamic, calling Billimari, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia home.
In an area rich in history and natural beauty, we've built our reputation on trust, expertise, and a deep understanding of the unique needs of local businesses. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your venture to the next level, we're here to support and empower you every step of the way.
As a trusted Australian company with national reach, we've developed strong relationships with businesses across the country – including right here in Billimari, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia. Our team is committed to staying at the forefront of industry trends and innovations, ensuring our clients receive the best possible guidance and support.
We believe that by embracing local know-how and expertise, we can create a more connected, resilient community. That's why we're dedicated to investing in the people, businesses, and initiatives that make Billimari, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia such a special place to live and work.
By partnering with COLETEK, you'll gain access to our extensive expertise and national network, tailored specifically to meet the unique needs of local businesses in Billimari. Whether you're seeking strategic guidance, operational support, or simply a sounding board for your ideas, we've got you covered.
We're not just here for the moment – we're committed to building long-term relationships with our clients and the community. Because when we invest in each other's success, everyone wins.
Contact UsCOLETEK have provided one to one communication throughout the development process and gone above and beyond in bringing our ideas closer to becoming a reality! Luke's expertise and knowledge with computer software and electronics is Jedi like, but what I liked most about working with him was his willingness and ability to think outside of the box.
Intuitive, innovative & efficient are three words that would appropriately describe the COLETEK service. Luke and the team at COLETEK have taken our concepts to the next level.