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:
Located in the heart of the picturesque Craven, on the beautiful Mid North Coast of New South Wales, Australia, COLETEK has been a stalwart supporter of local businesses for years. As a trusted Australian company with national reach, we're deeply invested in the prosperity and growth of the communities we serve.
In this stunning corner of our great state, entrepreneurs and business owners face unique challenges. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your venture to new heights, having the right partner by your side can make all the difference. That's where COLETEK comes in – dedicated to empowering local businesses like yours with expert guidance, innovative solutions, and a deep understanding of the regional market.
We believe that every business has its own distinct character and story to tell. At COLETEK, we're passionate about helping you showcase your product or service in the best possible light, leveraging our extensive experience and national network to get results. With us by your side, you'll gain a competitive edge in this vibrant region, attracting new customers and driving growth.
We're not just talking theory – COLETEK has been delivering tangible benefits to local businesses across Australia for decades. Our team draws on that collective knowledge to craft bespoke strategies tailored to the needs of Craven's thriving commercial landscape. Whether you're looking to expand your customer base, streamline operations, or stay ahead of the curve in terms of innovation, we'll be there to guide and support you every step of the way.
In a region where community spirit runs deep, COLETEK is proud to call Craven home. We understand that trust is built on authenticity, reliability, and local presence – values we uphold through our commitment to the area. By investing in its businesses, we're supporting the very fabric of this charming community, for generations to come.
So why settle for anything less when you can have it all with COLETEK? We're ready to put our expertise at your service, helping you seize opportunities and overcome challenges in this wonderful part of Australia – Craven, Mid North Coast, New South Wales. Let's take the first step together; get in touch today 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.