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 Llanarth, situated within the heart of the Central Tablelands region in New South Wales, Australia, COLETEK is proud to be a trusted partner for local businesses and communities. With its rich history and strong sense of community, this exceptional area offers a unique blend of natural beauty, agricultural heritage, and entrepreneurial spirit.
Located at the crossroads of New South Wales, Central Tablelands presents an ideal setting for trade, commerce, and industry to thrive. At COLETEK, we understand the importance of supporting local businesses in Llanarth and its surrounding areas by providing expertise and resources tailored to their distinct needs.
As a well-established Australian company with extensive experience in serving clients across the country, including those in the Central Tablelands, COLETEK prides itself on fostering close relationships built upon trust, innovation, and local presence. Our commitment is evident in our unwavering dedication to understanding the specific requirements of businesses within Llanarth and its surrounding regions.
Through this localized expertise and national reach, we strive to help local businesses in Llanarth – whether they are small or large, new or established – navigate the ever-changing business landscape with confidence. As a trusted ally for your organization, COLETEK's goal is to empower you with the tools, knowledge, and support necessary to achieve your business objectives and contribute positively to the vibrant community of Central Tablelands.
As a significant part of Australian commerce, COLETEK recognizes the importance of serving local businesses in Llanarth – from agricultural concerns to innovative startups. Our understanding of this locale is second nature to us, as we have seen firsthand the resilience and adaptability that define its people and companies. By being locally rooted, yet with national visibility, COLETEK embodies a steadfast commitment to supporting local businesses across New South Wales, including those based in Llanarth, Central Tablelands.
At COLETEK, we believe in building long-term relationships founded on mutual respect, open communication, and collective success. Join forces with us today, leveraging our expertise, resources, and passion for empowering local businesses in Llanarth and its surrounding areas to achieve remarkable breakthroughs. Together, let's drive sustainable growth, enhance business prosperity, and celebrate the rich diversity of this enchanting region.
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.