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:
Spring Plains, a thriving community on the Central West Slopes of New South Wales, Australia, is a place where people come together to cultivate their passions and shape the region's future. At COLETEK, we're proud to be part of this fabric, supporting local businesses and organizations with our expertise and commitment to excellence.
With our headquarters situated in Spring Plains, Central West Slopes, New South Wales, Australia, we have a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities that face the region's entrepreneurs, farmers, and community leaders. This local perspective allows us to develop tailored solutions that address the specific needs of our clients, empowering them to thrive in an ever-changing environment.
COLETEK is more than just a business consultancy; we're a trusted partner for those who share our values of innovation, integrity, and community spirit. Our team consists of experienced professionals with a proven track record of delivering results-driven strategies that drive growth, improve efficiency, and create value.
We're proud to be an Australian company, committed to supporting local businesses and communities in Spring Plains, Central West Slopes, New South Wales, Australia. We believe that our national reach and extensive expertise can provide a competitive edge for local organizations looking to expand their horizons or stay ahead of the curve.
To achieve this, we focus on cultivating long-term relationships built on trust, communication, and mutual respect. Our commitment to innovation ensures that we're always at the forefront of industry trends and best practices, constantly refining our approaches to better serve the needs of our clients.
Whether you're a startup looking for guidance or an established business seeking fresh insights, COLETEK's local presence in Spring Plains, Central West Slopes, New South Wales, Australia makes us uniquely positioned to understand your unique challenges and opportunities. We're ready to partner with you to drive success and shape the region's future.
Contact UsCOLETEK 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.