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:
As a trusted national player in the Australian engineering and product development landscape, COLETEK has been proud to serve businesses across Deer Vale, New South Wales, Australia, for over two decades. Since our inception in 2001, we have built a reputation as a multidisciplinary innovator, partnering with local companies to drive growth and excellence.
Our deep understanding of the unique challenges facing businesses like yours is complemented by our commitment to collaboration and capability-building. We take pride in fostering lasting relationships with clients across Deer Vale, New South Wales, Australia, providing customized solutions to propel your organization forward.
At COLETEK, we believe that reliability, expertise, and a passion for innovation are essential ingredients for driving success in today's fast-paced business environment. Our team of talented engineers, designers, and project managers has earned a reputation as being dedicated, flexible, and responsive to the needs of our clients.
We understand that every organization is unique, with its own set of strengths, challenges, and goals. That's why we take a tailored approach to product development and engineering, working closely with you to identify opportunities for improvement and capitalize on new market trends.
From concept design through production and deployment, our experienced team ensures that your project is delivered on time, within budget, and exceeding your expectations. Whether you're looking to improve existing processes, develop new products, or enhance your overall competitiveness, we're here to support your vision with the expertise and resources you need.
We've earned a national reputation for delivering exceptional results in Deer Vale, New South Wales, Australia, and beyond. Our long-standing relationships with clients across various industries and sectors are testaments to our dedication to partnership and excellence.
If you're looking for a trusted partner to drive growth and innovation in Deer Vale, New South Wales, Australia, look no further than COLETEK. We're committed to supporting local businesses like yours, providing the expertise, resources, and collaborative approach needed to thrive in today's fast-paced market.
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.