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:
Nestled in the picturesque Central Tablelands of New South Wales, Australia, lies the charming town of Boorowa. While small in size, this vibrant community is big in character, built upon a rich heritage and strong sense of camaraderie.
As a local business leader, it's essential to have a trusted partner by your side. At COLETEK, we're proud to be an Australian company with national reach, dedicated to supporting the diverse range of businesses that call Boorowa home. Our commitment is simple – empower local success through innovative solutions, tailored guidance, and unwavering support.
Our roots run deep in this community, with years of experience working alongside local entrepreneurs, farmers, and industry experts. We know the unique challenges faced by regional businesses and are focused on delivering bespoke services that cater to their distinct needs. Whether you're a long-standing member of the Boorowa business community or an innovative startup looking to make your mark, we're here to guide you every step of the way.
We pride ourselves on being more than just advisors – we're champions for local growth and development. Our team takes the time to understand your vision, goals, and aspirations before crafting a personalized strategy to help you achieve them. Through our collective expertise and dedication to our local customers, we've built a reputation for trust, integrity, and results-driven support.
In an ever-changing landscape, it's reassuring to partner with a company that's deeply entrenched within the Boorowa community. Our commitment to your success is matched only by our passion for this region, its beauty, and its people. When you need guidance or resources to drive local business growth, COLETEK is your trusted ally.
So why wait? Reach out to us today to explore how our expertise can benefit your Boorowa-based business, or any organization in the wider Central Tablelands area. Let's work together to build a brighter future for this incredible region we all call home.
Contact UsIntuitive, 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.
COLETEK 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.