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:
Gurnang, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia - a region rich in history, natural beauty, and entrepreneurial spirit. As the heartbeat of rural Australia, it's communities like yours that have shaped our nation's story. At COLETEK, we're committed to being a trusted ally for local businesses and individuals looking to thrive in this picturesque corner of our great country.
With a national footprint, we've earned a reputation as one of Australia's most innovative and reliable partners, empowering countless small and medium-sized enterprises like yours since 1997. Our team of industry experts has cut its teeth in the trenches of New South Wales' agricultural heartland, honing skills that count - from farm to table and beyond.
When you partner with COLETEK, you're not just working with a company; you're joined forces with a genuine advocate for local communities. We believe wholeheartedly in the importance of fostering homegrown talent, investing in regional initiatives, and celebrating regional triumphs. Whether you're a first-time business owner or an established operation looking to scale new heights, our locally grounded approach ensures your unique needs are heard, understood, and addressed with personalized dedication.
At COLETEK, we take pride in being a steadfast presence on the Central Tablelands' landscape - listening actively, sharing valuable insights, and offering practical support whenever you need it. Our mission is to be the go-to partner for Gurnang's businesses, and the regions surrounding, by bringing tangible benefits like job creation, economic growth, and community development.
So why entrust your local business with a company that doesn't know the Central Tablelands like its own backyard? When you partner with COLETEK, you can be certain we'll bring our unmatched understanding of this region's nuances, combined with our 25+ years of Australian experience, to help you chart your path forward with confidence. We're as committed to Gurnang's long-term prosperity as any business owner is to their own success.
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.