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 Yarrabin, located in the heart of the Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia, local businesses are the lifeblood of the community.
Coletek is proud to be a trusted Australian company, deeply rooted in this region and committed to supporting our neighboring towns, including Yarrabin. Our team has been serving central Tableland's entrepreneurs and innovators for decades, providing essential guidance and resources to help them thrive in an ever-evolving marketplace.
We understand that establishing trust is crucial in any relationship – especially when it comes to your business. That's why we've built a reputation for being dependable, transparent and innovative in our approach. Our experts aren't just located here; they're rooted in our local community, with a deep understanding of the Central Tablelands' unique challenges and opportunities.
Coletek doesn't just stop at providing exceptional support to individual businesses – we also understand that economic growth and development require collaborations across the region. By championing initiatives that benefit the entire area, such as fostering stronger connections between local suppliers, startups and long-established enterprises, we help create a more resilient and prosperous community.
This expertise translates into countless hours of consultation, strategic planning and hands-on implementation for businesses in Yarrabin and beyond. From seasoned entrepreneurs to fresh-faced innovators, every client receives the same level of meticulous attention and dedication, as if they were our only concern.
In the face of uncertainty, it's reassuring to know that COLETEK has been helping local businesses navigate and overcome similar challenges for years – and we're committed to doing so long into the future. For Yarrabin and the surrounding communities, there's no better place than with COLETEK as your trusted partner.
When you're ready to take your business to new heights, look no further than our exceptional team, deeply rooted in the Central Tablelands. From humble beginnings to boundless growth, we'll be right beside you every step of the way – contact us today! Contact Us
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.
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.