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:
Our story began many moons ago, when a small group of visionary professionals shared a passion for innovation, hard work, and making a positive impact. As our reputation grew, so did our presence – today, we're a trusted and respected player in the national scene.
We don't just have an office in Gleniffer; we're embedded in the community. Our team has lived and worked alongside local residents for years, giving us an intimate understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities facing this region.
This proximity allows us to build lasting relationships with clients, many of whom are our neighbors and friends. We've had the privilege of playing a small part in the area's economic development, from supporting family-owned businesses to partnering with local councils on impactful initiatives.
While our geographic footprint may span the country, our passion for this region is unwavering. We've dedicated ourselves to understanding and addressing the specific needs of businesses in Gleniffer and beyond.
Ours is an approach that blends the best of national resources with a deep appreciation for local culture and character. Our team isn't just knowledgeable about the area – we're stakeholders, too. And that's what sets us apart: our genuine commitment to making a difference in this community.
Your trust matters most to us. That's why we've built a reputation for integrity, reliability, and innovation. We believe in fostering long-term relationships, grounded in open communication, mutual respect, and shared knowledge.
In Gleniffer and throughout the Mid North Coast, you won't find us pushing trendy gimmicks or fads. Instead, we focus on timeless values: dedication to our customers, a passion for collaboration, and an unwavering commitment to the well-being of this remarkable region.
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.