Computer Vision & AI Systems for Carnham

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

Building Stronger Communities, Together: COLETEK in Carnham and Beyond

In the heart of Carnham, Northern Rivers, New South Wales, Australia, a thriving community depends on the success of local businesses. As they grow and evolve, it's crucial to have trusted partners by their side, ready to offer expert guidance, innovative solutions, and unwavering support.

This is precisely what COLETEK aims to provide – as a nationally recognized Australian company with deep roots in Carnham. Our commitment to the local community is underscored by our extensive experience serving businesses across various sectors, empowering them to flourish in an ever-changing environment.

We believe that building strong relationships and fostering trust are essential components of any successful partnership. That's why we've dedicated ourselves to understanding the unique needs and challenges faced by Carnham-based organizations, tailoring our support to suit their distinct goals and aspirations.

COLETEK's team is passionate about harnessing innovation to drive growth and improvement. By leveraging cutting-edge technologies and methods, we enable local businesses to stay ahead of the curve, overcome obstacles, and capitalize on new opportunities. Our expertise spans numerous industries, from agriculture to manufacturing, and everything in between.

We take pride in being a dependable ally for Carnham's entrepreneurs, inventors, and leaders. As a locally-based company with national reach, we're perfectly situated to provide face-to-face support and guidance whenever our clients need it most. Our local presence allows us to respond swiftly to changing circumstances, ensuring that the businesses we serve remain agile and competitive.

In Carnham and beyond, COLETEK is committed to being a beacon of trust, innovation, and community-driven success. We're proud to contribute to the area's economic vitality and prosperity, empowering local businesses to thrive for years to come.