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:
Celebrating its unique blend of heritage and innovation, the Central West Slopes region is a hotbed of growth and opportunity. As a local community, residents and entrepreneurs alike can count on COLETEK to provide the necessary expertise and support to help their businesses thrive.
From our humble beginnings in Merrygoen, we've evolved into a trusted Australian company with a national reach that spans the country. Yet, at the heart of it all remains our commitment to connecting with local communities just like yours.
In this picturesque corner of New South Wales, Australia, where rolling hills meet stunning vistas and rich history, COLETEK takes pride in being your go-to partner for trust, innovation, and local presence. Our team brings together a wealth of experience gained by working hand-in-hand with businesses from the ground up – an authentic understanding that sets us apart and drives our collaborative approach.
As Merrygoen's economy continues to expand, COLETEK stands ready to contribute to its growth while fostering long-term relationships built on mutual respect. We believe in being an integral part of the fabric, not just a distant provider of services – ensuring that your regional business receives the personalized care it needs to succeed.
What sets us apart? Our deep roots in local communities like Merrygoen mean we're uniquely positioned to address unique challenges faced by businesses in the area. By leveraging our national perspective and cutting-edge expertise, you can rely on COLETEK for actionable insights tailored specifically to your needs.
Merrygoen, Central West Slopes, New South Wales, Australia – a place where community spirit runs deep and opportunities abound. COLETEK is right there beside you every step of the way, backing local entrepreneurs like yourself with the guidance, support, and resources needed to thrive in today's fast-paced economy.
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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.