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:
The picturesque town of Firefly, nestled in the heart of the Mid North Coast, New South Wales, Australia – a place where community spirit and natural beauty come together. As an integral part of this thriving region, we're proud to be COLETEK, a trusted Australian company dedicated to empowering local businesses like yours.
Founded on strong values of innovation, expertise, and commitment, we've built a national reputation for delivering bespoke solutions that meet the unique needs of our clients. Our long history has earned us accolades from industry peers, but it's our unwavering dedication to the Mid North Coast community that truly sets us apart.
We're no strangers to the Firefly region – its breathtaking landscapes, vibrant culture, and rich heritage have captivated us since our inception. We know that our local business partners face distinct challenges, which is why we've developed a keen understanding of their needs and concerns. By putting our clients at the forefront, we've fostered enduring relationships built on trust, loyalty, and shared success.
As a trusted partner for businesses in Firefly and beyond, COLETEK takes pride in being an integral part of this community's growth story. We're honored to have played a role in shaping the region's narrative through our work with innovative startups, family-owned enterprises, and community organizations alike.
A testament to our enduring commitment is our local team – embedded within the community we serve. Our team members are passionate advocates for regional development, working closely with local stakeholders to create lasting impact. It's this grassroots understanding that empowers us to deliver tailored support, expertly crafted to address the one-of-a-kind challenges faced by businesses in Firefly, Mid North Coast, New South Wales, Australia.
If you're looking for a trusted ally who truly understands your region, your business, and your goals – look no further. As COLETEK, we're proud to be rooted on the Mid North Coast, poised to help your venture thrive in this unique corner of our country. Get in touch today to discuss how we can support you every step of the way.
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.
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.