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:
Nestled in the heart of the Northern Rivers region, East Wardell is a thriving hub of entrepreneurial endeavour. As your trusted ally in navigating the ever-changing business landscape, COLETEK has earned the reputation as a stalwart supporter of local enterprises. Our roots run deep in Australian soil, and we're dedicated to empowering the community through innovative solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of businesses like yours.
Elevate your operations with our extensive experience in delivering high-quality support. We've honed our expertise by working side-by-side with businesses from East Wardell to the broader Northern Rivers region. By leveraging our national reach, we've fostered strong relationships and garnered valuable insights that enable us to provide tailored assistance. Whether you're an established player or a start-up, we'll work together to chart a course for growth, informed by our deep understanding of this thriving community.
As local leaders in innovation, COLETEK is committed to fostering trust through our unwavering commitment to the Northern Rivers region and its business family. We take pride in knowing that your needs are paramount; we'll work tirelessly to ensure your goals align with our expertise. By leveraging the latest technologies and methodologies, we've developed a comprehensive suite of solutions designed to address your unique pain points, from streamlined operations to strategic planning.
A key differentiator lies in our unwavering commitment to being an integral part of the East Wardell community. Regularly engaging with local businesses, leaders, and stakeholders allows us to stay abreast of market trends, challenges, and opportunities. This local presence empowers us to create bespoke strategies that drive results for your organisation.
It's time to take the reins on your business growth journey. Join COLETEK in our mission to empower East Wardell's entrepreneurial spirit. Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional support, leveraging our vast expertise, and fostering strong relationships with local businesses. We invite you to explore how our innovative approach can elevate your operations and contribute to the thriving local economy.
Contact UsCOLETEK 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.
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.