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:
Situated in the picturesque Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Australia, Evans Head is a cherished coastal town boasting breathtaking beaches and a strong sense of community. At COLETEK, we're proud to call this area home, and our commitment to supporting local businesses and residents is unparalleled.
Australian-owned and operated with over [number] years of experience, COLETEK has built a reputation as a trusted partner for entrepreneurs and established companies alike in the Evans Head community. Our national reach allows us to tap into cutting-edge innovations, best practices, and expert knowledge, which we enthusiastically bring back to our local clients.
We're not just another faceless company – we're invested members of this community, actively involved in fostering a culture of cooperation, innovation, and progress. Our presence on the ground means we understand the unique needs, challenges, and opportunities of Evans Head businesses firsthand, allowing us to provide tailored guidance and support.
At COLETEK, trust is everything. We're dedicated to building long-term relationships with our customers, based on a foundation of reliability, transparency, and results-driven strategies. Our local presence allows us to engage directly with the community, understanding the complexities and intricacies that shape their success stories.
We believe in empowering Evans Head businesses, large or small, to reach new heights by leveraging our expertise, resources, and technology. By doing so, we're contributing to a thriving local economy, where residents can grow, prosper, and enjoy all the region has to offer – from the pristine beaches to the surrounding national parks.
So why choose COLETEK for your Evans Head business needs? Simple: our unique blend of local insight, national scope, and unwavering commitment to trust, innovation, and community engagement will give you a competitive edge in today's fast-paced market. We're ready to roll up our sleeves and help take your business to the next level.
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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.
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.