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 picturesque town of Freemantle, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia, COLETEK is proud to be a trusted name for businesses looking to drive growth, innovation, and prosperity. As a locally-based company with national reach, we understand the importance of understanding and serving this unique region.
Centrally located in the heart of Central Tablelands, Freemantle boasts a rich heritage, stunning natural landscapes, and a strong sense of community. With its tranquil atmosphere, rolling hills, and close proximity to major cities like Sydney and Newcastle, this regional town offers an idyllic environment for businesses to thrive.
COLETEK has earned the trust of our clients through our unwavering commitment to providing exceptional service, expert guidance, and tailored solutions that cater to the distinct needs of local entrepreneurs. Our people-oriented approach is deeply rooted in our values of innovation, integrity, and community engagement. In Freemantle, we're proud to be a part of the region's fabric, supporting local businesses as they embark on their journey to success.
Our national presence allows us to leverage vast resources, knowledge, and best practices from across Australia, while our local office remains deeply connected to the unique culture, challenges, and opportunities that define Freemantle. By combining these strengths, we empower our clients to take calculated risks, make informed decisions, and stay ahead of the curve in an ever-changing business landscape.
What sets COLETEK apart is our dedication to forging meaningful connections with our customers, fostering long-term relationships built on mutual trust, understanding, and respect. By doing so, we create a framework for sustained growth, job creation, and community development that benefits not just individual businesses, but the entire region.
If your business is looking to capitalize on the Central Tablelands' entrepreneurial spirit, COLETEK stands ready to assist you every step of the way. Our passionate team will work tirelessly to ensure your voice is heard, your goals are achieved, and your vision becomes a reality.
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.