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 rural New South Wales, where rolling hills meet rich farming land, lies the charming town of Barigan in Central Tablelands. For generations, this tight-knit community has thrived thanks to its entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to hard work. And at the forefront of supporting local businesses and driving innovation is COLETEK.
As a trusted Australian company with deep roots in the nation's business landscape, we're proud to be part of the fabric of communities like Barigan. We understand that every area has its unique challenges and opportunities, and our team is committed to delivering bespoke solutions tailored to the needs of local businesses.
In this beautiful region, where farming forms a significant part of the local economy, COLETEK works closely with farmers, suppliers, and other entrepreneurs to help them navigate the complexities of modern business. Our wealth of experience in driving innovation and growth across Australia means we can offer valuable insights and expertise to the businesses that make Barigan thrive.
What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to supporting the local community. We're not just a national company with a presence in Barigan; we're neighbours, friends, and active contributors to the social fabric of this great region. Our passion for innovation, combined with our deep understanding of the local market, enables us to craft solutions that cater specifically to the needs of Barigan's businesses.
By partnering with COLETEK, you'll benefit from our national reach and expertise while experiencing the personalized approach only a local provider can offer. We're not just about delivering services; we're here to help your business succeed and grow in this wonderful community.
So why wait? Join forces with us today, and together let's take your Barigan-based business to new heights. Contact Us
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.