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:
In the picturesque region of Yannergee, nestled within the heart of the Central West Slopes, Australia, local businesses form the backbone of the community. It's here, in this vibrant and scenic corner of New South Wales, that COLETEK has established a reputation as a trusted partner for entrepreneurs and small business owners.
With its HQ firmly rooted in Yannergee, COLETEK prides itself on being an active participant in the regional economy. As a nationally respected company with extensive reach across the country, our team remains steadfastly committed to understanding the unique needs of local businesses, tailoring our support mechanisms and expertise accordingly.
Our experience is rooted in decades of supporting Australian companies – big and small – as they strive for excellence and growth. By leveraging our collective wisdom, COLETEK has developed a distinct capacity to navigate the complexities of modern business landscapes, allowing us to provide tailored guidance and solutions that resonate deeply with the local market.
What sets us apart is our unwavering dedication to fostering trust, innovation, and community partnerships within the Central West Slopes. By forming lasting connections with businesses in Yannergee and surrounding areas, we've developed a deep understanding of regional specificities, empowering our clients to seize new opportunities and overcome challenges.
As a locally-focused company, COLETEK recognizes that every business has its unique story – and that success demands a deep understanding of the region's distinct character. Our team is committed to staying tuned in to the pulse of Yannergee, ensuring that our guidance and support are always informed by the latest local trends, market shifts, and stakeholder concerns.
So why choose COLETEK for your business needs? Simple: our roots run deep in this community, just as yours do. Our success is tied to yours – and we're dedicated to supporting you every step of the way, ensuring that your business flourishes within the heart of the Central West Slopes.
Ready to harness COLETEK's expertise for the benefit of your Yannergee-based business? Contact Us.
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.