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:
In the heart of the Australian countryside lies Forest Grove, a charming town in the Central Tablelands that embodies the country spirit and rich natural heritage. As local business owners strive to make their mark on this vibrant community, they turn to trusted partners who understand the rhythms of life and commerce in the area.
COLETEK is proud to be one such partner, with a long history of supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses in Forest Grove and beyond. Our national reach means we're equipped to tackle diverse challenges, while our local presence enables us to stay nimble and responsive to your unique needs.
As an Australian company rooted in the values of trust, innovation, and community involvement, COLETEK is dedicated to fostering long-term relationships with clients in Forest Grove. We take pride in being more than just a business partner – we're neighbours who care about the people and environments that matter most to you.
When it comes to getting things done in this beautiful region, you can count on COLETEK to deliver expert guidance, tailored solutions, and unwavering support. Whether you're launching a new venture or seeking to boost your existing operations, our team is here to help you overcome any obstacle and achieve your goals.
As the Central Tablelands continue to evolve and grow, so too do the opportunities for innovation and progress in Forest Grove. COLETEK is committed to being at the forefront of this journey, empowering local entrepreneurs and businesses to shape their own futures and build a brighter future for our community
. 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.