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:
The Marra, a tranquil and inviting region nestled within the Central West Slopes of New South Wales, Australia – a place where rolling hills meet open skies. As a locally-based company with a strong presence in this picturesque area, COLETEK is dedicated to supporting businesses like yours, providing expertise that's as close as your neighbor.
With over [number] years of experience working directly with clients across the country, including right here in The Marra, you can rest assured that when you partner with COLETEK, you'll be working with a trusted Australian company committed to helping businesses succeed. Our team of industry experts has developed a keen understanding of what it takes to thrive in this region – from connecting with our community's unique needs and goals to leveraging innovative strategies tailored to local markets.
At COLETEK, we're passionate about fostering strong relationships within the business community here in The Marra. We recognize that each organization has its own distinct story, strengths, and challenges – which is why we focus on delivering personalized support that genuinely understands your operation's requirements. By doing so, you can expect [list of 2-3 benefits e.g., "enhanced growth prospects," "increased efficiency," and "improved market visibility"].
When you choose to work with COLETEK in The Marra, you're not just partnering with a local business – you're joining forces with a national organization that's committed to driving prosperity across the country. Our reach extends far beyond our region, allowing us to leverage insights and best practices from all corners of Australia to help your business flourish.
As a COLETEK partner in The Marra, you can rely on us for unwavering trustworthiness, innovative thinking, and a deep understanding of the unique dynamics shaping our local economy. By combining expertise with a genuine passion for supporting regional businesses, we empower organizations like yours to reach new heights – right here in The Marra.
And now you're probably wondering what it takes to get started with COLETEK in The Marra? Simply put, all it takes is a willingness to collaborate and grow. Whether you're an established player or just starting out, our door (or inbox) is always open for new conversations, challenges, and opportunities.
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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.