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 picturesque town of Drake, on the Northern Rivers of New South Wales, Australia, we're proud to call this region home. At COLETEK, it's our pleasure to serve the local business community and contribute to the area's growth and development.
As a trusted Australian company, we've spent years honing our expertise in serving local businesses in Drake and beyond. Our team has been dedicated to understanding the unique challenges and opportunities that come with operating in this region, ensuring that our solutions are tailored to meet your specific needs.Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your business to the next level, we've got you covered. With a national presence and an extensive network of connections across Australia, COLETEK is well-positioned to provide the support and guidance you need to thrive in today's competitive marketplace.
As a key partner for many local businesses in Drake, we're committed to fostering strong relationships built on trust, innovation, and mutual respect. We take pride in knowing our clients and understanding their goals, providing personalized solutions that drive results and help them grow.In the heart of the Northern Rivers, where community is paramount, COLETEK understands the importance of being a part of the local fabric. We're more than just a service provider – we're your neighbors, working together to build a brighter future for our region.
Our team doesn't just live and breathe this region; we live here too! With deep roots in Drake, Northern Rivers, New South Wales, Australia, we're deeply invested in the well-being and prosperity of the community. By choosing COLETEK, you'll be working with a company that genuinely cares about your success and is committed to making a positive impact.So why wait? If you're looking for a trusted partner to help take your Drake-based business to new heights, look no further! Contact us today to discuss how we can best support your growth and development journey.
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.