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:
Copeland, located on the picturesque Mid North Coast of New South Wales, is a thriving community filled with entrepreneurs and businesses ready to take their ventures to the next level. As a trusted Australian company, COLETEK has been proud to call this region home for years.
We understand that as a local business in Copeland, you have unique needs and challenges. That's why we're dedicated to providing tailored support and guidance to help your operation thrive. With our expert team on the ground and extensive national network, we're well-equipped to address the specific requirements of businesses just like yours.
COLETEK takes pride in being a stalwart presence in this vibrant community. We believe that trust is earned by consistently delivering high-quality products and services that exceed expectations. This unwavering commitment has allowed us to build lasting relationships with local business owners, helping them to overcome obstacles, capitalize on opportunities, and achieve their long-term goals.
Innovation is at the heart of our approach. We stay ahead of the curve by investing in ongoing training, cutting-edge technology, and a passion for Continuous Improvement. This means that when you partner with us, you can count on receiving expert advice driven by the latest best practices and a deep understanding of your local market.
Our team isn't just knowledgeable about business; we're also deeply rooted in this community. We take pleasure in supporting local initiatives, charities, and events that make Copeland such a wonderful place to live and work. By aligning ourselves with the unique needs and aspirations of local businesses like yours, we can help facilitate growth, create jobs, and enrich the lives of those around us.
So if you're looking for a trusted partner in Copeland to help take your business to new heights, look no further than COLETEK. Together, let's build a brighter future for our community – one that's filled with opportunity, resilience, and a deep appreciation for the beauty of where we live.
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.