Computer Vision & AI Systems for Comboyne

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:

• Collision Avoidance
• Pattern Recognition
• Object Recognition
• Object Tracking
• Machine Learning
• Deep Learning
• Optical Flow, Point Clouds
• Stereo Active Vision, Panoramic Cameras, Fisheye Lens/Camera, Log-polar Camera, Time of Flight Cameras, Camera Array
• 3D Reconstruction

These technologies can be used for various applications such as:

• Licence Plate Recognition (LPR) or Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR)
• Production Line Object Recognition
• Production Line Automation
• Asset Tracking
• Kid Tracking
• Pedestrian Tracking
• Face Recognition
• Load Haul Dump Automation
• Agriculture Automation
• Storm Drain Inspection Robot
• Robot Lawn Mower
• Forklift Automation
• Home Land Security Robots

Growing Stronger Together: COLETEK's Commitment to Comboyne and its Local Businesses

In the heart of the Mid North Coast, a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, Comboyne is a thriving town that offers an unbeatable quality of life. Steeped in rich history and natural beauty, it's no wonder that local businesses are vital to the area's continued growth and prosperity.

As a trusted Australian company, COLETEK has been proud to work alongside these very businesses for years. Our commitment to supporting each other through thick and thin is rooted in our understanding of the importance of community. Locally owned and operated, we know that local businesses are the lifeblood of Comboyne's economy, and it's our pleasure to contribute to their success.

With a national reach that extends from Queensland to Victoria and everywhere in between, COLETEK is well-positioned to assist even the smallest of operators. But don't let our size fool you – we're small enough to care about every interaction, yet large enough to provide the expertise and resources needed to take your business to new heights.

We've earned a reputation for innovation and unwavering dedication to trust. We believe that transparency is key to building long-lasting relationships with our clients, which is why we always strive to be open, honest, and communicative throughout every project. In Comboyne, where community spirit runs strong, this approach has allowed us to form deep connections with the businesses that make this town so special.

We're proud not only to serve the people of Comboyne but also to call this area our home. We believe in the power of local: local ownership, local expertise, and a local commitment that extends far beyond a simple transaction. When we support local businesses, we're supporting each other – and that's what it means to be part of this tight-knit community.

So if you're based in Comboyne or the surrounding regions and seeking a trusted partner to help drive your business forward, look no further than COLETEK. We're honored to have been a part of so many success stories across the nation.