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:
Situated at the heart of Australia's beautiful Central West Slopes, the town of Brewarrina has long been a beacon of resilience and resourcefulness for local businesses seeking to thrive in their region. Nowhere is this more evident than with COLETEK, an established Australian company dedicating itself to supporting and empowering entrepreneurs across Brewarrina, New South Wales.
As a native son or daughter of the Central West Slopes, it's no surprise that we at COLETEK have made it our mission to put local first – not just in spirit, but in action, too. With extensive experience garnered from years serving customers like yours across every inch of this great nation, including Brewarrina and its environs, you can trust us to be the go-to partner for all your business needs.
If there's one thing we Aussies value above all else, it's a good mate – someone who'll have our backs no matter what life throws their way. At COLETEK, that's exactly the kind of support business owners in Brewarrina have come to expect from us: unwavering trust, innovative solutions born out of real-world experience, and an unshakeable commitment to the local community that can't be replicated by bigger corporations or fly-by-night operators.
By choosing COLETEK as your trusted ally, you're not just getting top-shelf expertise; you're also backing a company with a deep understanding of – and passion for – the unique challenges and opportunities faced by businesses in rural areas like Brewarrina. That's why we take pride in our grassroots approach to service delivery, where every client receives personalized attention and care that never falters, regardless of their industry, size, or location.
If you're a business owner in Brewarrina looking to grow your horizons without sacrificing the integrity of your roots, we'd be delighted to join forces and propel your venture forward. With COLETEK by your side, you'll enjoy not only unparalleled technical proficiency but also the warm, human touch found only among local community institutions – which is precisely what sets us apart from other players in this space.
So why wait? Reach out today! We're here to provide a listening ear and expert guidance tailored specifically to your needs as a Brewarrina business owner. With our combined forces, the whole of New South Wales – including that beautiful town we call home – will be your limitless marketplace for growth and prosperity.
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.