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 along the beautiful Mid North Coast of New South Wales, Australia, Bellangry is a charming town that embodies the essence of rural life. As the sun rises over the Great Dividing Range, the community comes to life, with locals proudly tending their farms, running small businesses, and supporting one another. It's this spirit - grounded in a deep connection to the land and its people - that COLETEK values and honors through our work.
As a trusted Australian company with a long history of supporting local businesses and communities like Bellangry, we understand the unique challenges and opportunities that arise from working in rural areas. Our national reach and extensive experience enable us to bring expert knowledge, innovative solutions, and unwavering commitment to your doorstep - wherever you are on the Mid North Coast.
We're not just any company, though. We're a testament to the power of local presence, where we've established lasting connections with the people who matter most - our clients, partners, and neighbors. When we work together in Bellangry, Mid North Coast, New South Wales, Australia, you can rest assured that your needs are understood, valued, and respected.
That's why COLETEK is proud to be a part of the local fabric, contributing to the growth, prosperity, and resilience of our community. We believe in the strength of collaboration, taking an active role in supporting local initiatives, and empowering small businesses - just like yours - to succeed.
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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.