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 heart of New South Wales, Australia, lies the picturesque town of Yarragong, nestled within the Central Tablelands region. As a trusted partner for local businesses, we at COLETEK understand the importance of unwavering support and expertise in this thriving community.
With our headquarters situated in the midst of Australia's national capital, we've had the privilege of serving Yarragong and its surrounds with distinction. For years, our team has worked tirelessly to build strong relationships with local entrepreneurs, instilling trust through consistent reliability and innovative problem-solving skills.
As a truly Australian company, we've always placed utmost importance on maintaining a strong presence in the regions we serve. Our deep knowledge of Yarragong's unique landscape and challenges allows us to develop bespoke solutions tailored to the specific needs of local businesses.
We take pride in being an integral part of this community, fostering long-term partnerships built on mutual respect and understanding. Whether you're an established player or a start-up looking to make your mark, our dedicated professionals are always ready to lend a helping hand.
COLETEK's unwavering commitment to excellence is reflected in every interaction we have with local Yarragong businesses. Our team members are passionate about staying up-to-date with the latest industry trends, ensuring that our expertise remains consistently cutting-edge.
We believe that building strong relationships is key to driving growth and prosperity within the community. By providing personalized support and guidance, we empower local entrepreneurs to achieve their vision, creating a thriving economic landscape for generations to come.
If you're looking to strengthen your business or take it to the next level, we would be delighted to start a conversation. Our door is always open for local entrepreneurs seeking expert guidance, innovative solutions, and unwavering support.
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.
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.