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:
Coolamon Kolours might be a household name in Condong, but for local businesses and residents, it's not just about the art – it's about building strong connections and fostering growth in this charming Northern Rivers town. As a trusted Australian company with national reach, COLETEK is proud to have established deep roots in Condong, New South Wales, Australia.
We're more than just experts in [insert industry/field]; we're advocates for the people and businesses that call Condong home. For decades, our team has worked tirelessly to support local entrepreneurs, ensuring their successes are our highest priority. Whether you're a stalwart small business owner or a passionate startup innovator, we understand the unique challenges – and opportunities – presented by this picturesque region.
As COLETEK, we've honed a keen eye for spotting trends and opportunities that can propel Condong's economy forward. Our experience working with local stakeholders has taught us the importance of collaboration and adaptability in an ever-changing landscape. By combining our national perspective with a genuine understanding of the Northern Rivers, New South Wales, Australia context, we empower businesses to seize new chances, create jobs, and drive growth – all while maintaining the quintessential charm that makes Condong such a wonderful place to live and work.
In an era where facelessness and impersonal contact can reign supreme, COLETEK believes in putting our local roots down firmly. We're not just another national company with an arm's length approach; we're neighbors who care about the well-being of this community and its people. Our team regularly attends local events, participates in town initiatives, and fosters meaningful relationships within Condong's thriving business scene.
So why partner with COLETEK for your business needs? Because our roots go deep – in Condong, Northern Rivers, New South Wales, Australia, where we're committed to supporting the people who call this extraordinary region home. When you choose COLETEK, you can be confident that we'll be there for you every step of the way, drawing on years of experience and expertise gained from serving businesses like yours throughout our beautiful nation.
Want us to work together towards creating a brighter future for Condong's entrepreneurs? We'd love to collaborate. Reach out to Contact Us today and let's start building something extraordinary, together!
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.