Computer Vision & AI Systems for Ballina

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:

• Collision Avoidance
• Pattern Recognition
• Object Recognition
• Object Tracking
• Machine Learning
• Deep Learning
• Optical Flow, Point Clouds
• Stereo Active Vision, Panoramic Cameras, Fisheye Lens/Camera, Log-polar Camera, Time of Flight Cameras, Camera Array
• 3D Reconstruction

These technologies can be used for various applications such as:

• Licence Plate Recognition (LPR) or Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR)
• Production Line Object Recognition
• Production Line Automation
• Asset Tracking
• Kid Tracking
• Pedestrian Tracking
• Face Recognition
• Load Haul Dump Automation
• Agriculture Automation
• Storm Drain Inspection Robot
• Robot Lawn Mower
• Forklift Automation
• Home Land Security Robots

Experience and Expertise in Ballina, Northern Rivers, New South Wales, Australia

Located in the heart of the picturesque town of Ballina, Northern Rivers, New South Wales, Australia, COLETEK is a trusted Australian company with extensive experience working closely with local businesses and communities. With its national reach, COLETTEK takes pride in supporting entrepreneurs and stakeholders across the region, helping them achieve their goals and overcome any challenges they may face.

Our team has been instrumental in fostering growth and success for countless small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Ballina, from start-ups to established players. We understand what it takes to thrive in this region, with its unique blend of natural beauty, agricultural heritage, and thriving tourism industry. Our experts have developed a deep understanding of the local market dynamics, regulatory landscape, and community needs, enabling us to provide tailored solutions that address the specific challenges facing businesses here.

As a locally committed business, COLETEK recognizes the importance of building strong relationships with our clients, fellow stakeholders, and the wider community. We believe in delivering exceptional services that not only meet but exceed expectations, earning trust through transparency, accountability, and consistent performance. Our commitment to innovation, quality, and continuous improvement sets us apart from others in this field, ensuring that our customers receive the most effective support available.

We take pride in being part of Ballina's economic ecosystem, contributing to its prosperity and growth by leveraging our national expertise. By doing so, we aim to help create new opportunities for entrepreneurship and job creation, driving local economic development while maintaining the region's distinct natural charm and character. In essence, COLETEK is the trusted ally that businesses in Ballina can rely upon, providing innovative solutions tailored to their specific needs.

At COLETEK, we're committed to supporting the vitality of Ballina and the Northern Rivers region, where we have established a strong reputation for delivering results. Our dedication to client satisfaction means that our clients' success becomes ours as well. For businesses in this region seeking trusted guidance and expertise, COLETEK is the ideal partner – locally focused with national expertise.

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