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 alongside the rolling hills and rich agricultural land of the Central Tablelands, Tichular is a vibrant hub that embodies the heart of regional Australia. Its businesses are as diverse as they are resilient, with a strong sense of community and collaboration at their core.
As a long-standing Australian company, we've had the privilege of working alongside local businesses like those in Tichular for many years. Our team understands the distinct challenges and opportunities that come with operating in this region, from navigating agricultural markets to embracing digital innovation.
At COLETEK, trust is the cornerstone of our relationships with clients across the land, including Tichular. We take pride in being a reliable partner, offering expertise, guidance, and unwavering support. Our national reach has allowed us to develop and refine best-practice solutions that benefit businesses of all sizes and sectors.
Our team is committed to innovation and staying abreast of the latest trends, ensuring our clients receive cutting-edge advice tailored to their specific needs. For those in Tichular looking to grow, expand, or simply keep pace with the ever-changing business landscape, we're eager to bring our expertise to the table.
While we may be a national company, our roots are firmly planted in local communities like Tichular's. We believe it's essential to understand the unique rhythms and pulse of regional Australia, knowing that every area has its own distinct character, strengths, and challenges.
In Tichular and beyond, COLETEK is dedicated to supporting the growth and prosperity of local businesses through collaboration, trust, and innovative thinking. As your trusted partner, we stand ready to help you navigate the complexities of modern business and seize new opportunities.
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.