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:
Nestled in the picturesque Central West Slopes region of New South Wales, Australia, our hometown of Ootha is a thriving community that prides itself on its strong sense of place and resilience. As local businesses continue to play a vital role in shaping the area's economic future, we at COLETEK are committed to supporting their growth and success.
For over [X] years, our family-owned company has been proudly serving businesses like yours across Australia, including those in Ootha and throughout the Central West Slopes. We're not just a national player; we have a genuine connection to this region and are deeply invested in its future. Our team is deeply rooted in the local community, working closely with area business leaders and organizations to foster innovation and prosperity.
When you partner with COLETEK, you can trust that our expert professionals will guide your organization every step of the way. We're a trusted ally, committed to delivering exceptional results and exceeding your expectations – all while maintaining our strong local presence throughout the Central West Slopes region.
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If you're looking for a partner that truly understands the Ootha community and is passionate about fuelling its growth, look no further than COLETEK. We're proud to be part of this vibrant region's history and excited to play an ongoing role in shaping its future. So why wait? Contact us today to begin your journey with trusted local experts who truly care.
Contact UsIntuitive, 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.