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:
Located in the heart of the Central West Slopes, Angledool is a thriving regional community that's rich in history and natural beauty. As a local business looking to grow and thrive, you want to be confident that your partners understand the unique challenges and opportunities of this region. At COLETEK, we're proud to have earned a reputation as a trusted Australian company with deep roots in Angledool and extensive national reach.
For more than three decades, our team has been dedicated to supporting local businesses like yours, providing expert advice and innovative solutions to help you achieve your goals. We take the time to get to know our clients and their specific needs, ensuring that every interaction with COLETEK is personalized and tailored to your unique circumstances.
As a locally-based company, we understand the importance of community and regional identity. That's why we're committed to investing in the people and places that make Angledool such a special place to live and work. By partnering with us, you can rest assured that your business is being supported by a team that truly understands the local landscape – from the challenges posed by our rugged terrain to the incredible opportunities presented by our close-knit community.
At COLETEK, we're not just about delivering services or solutions – we're committed to building long-term relationships with our clients and the communities they serve. That's why we take pride in our reputation as a trusted partner for businesses across the nation, from regional towns like Angledool to major cities like Sydney and Melbourne.
Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your business to the next level, COLETEK is here to support you every step of the way. Let us help you navigate the complexities of doing business in Angledool, leveraging our expertise and local knowledge to drive growth and success for your organization.
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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.