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 Saltwater, amidst the natural beauty of the Mid North Coast, New South Wales, Australia - we're proud to call this picturesque region our home base. For years, COLETEK has been a trusted Australian company, committed to supporting local businesses and communities, just like yours.
As a national player with a strong presence in the region, we understand the unique challenges and opportunities that come with operating in Saltwater. Our experienced team knows the ins and outs of this thriving community, from the bustling town center to the surrounding countryside. We've seen firsthand the impact that local businesses can have on the local economy, and we're dedicated to helping you thrive.
We don't just talk about 'being local' - our people are Saltwater's neighbors, family members, and friends. That means we roll up our sleeves to understand your specific needs and provide tailored support that reflects our deep understanding of this region's culture and quirks. Whether it's leveraging our network of contacts or offering innovative solutions, you can count on us to put your interests first.
COLETEK may have a national reputation for excellence, but we've never forgotten whence we came. Our roots lie in the very community we serve today. We're committed to staying close to the pulse of Saltwater's business ecosystem, working closely with local stakeholders and organizations to drive growth and prosperity for all.
If you're looking for a trusted partner that speaks your language - figuratively and literally! - and has the backing of an innovative Australian company, look no further than COLETEK. Let us help you navigate the complexities of operating in Saltwater, leveraging our expertise to open doors and create new opportunities.
Contact UsIntuitive, 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.