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 region of Ewingar, within the charming Northern Rivers area of New South Wales, Australia, COLETEK is a trusted ally for local businesses and entrepreneurs. With years of experience under our belt, we've established ourselves as a reliable partner for companies seeking to thrive in this beautiful corner of the country.
As an Australian-owned and operated company, we understand the unique needs and challenges faced by businesses in Ewingar and beyond. Our national reach has allowed us to develop expertise that benefits local enterprises, helping them overcome obstacles and seize opportunities in a rapidly changing market.
We take pride in being a part of this community, fostering lasting relationships with our clients and building strong ties throughout the region. When you work with COLETEK, you can rest assured that your business is in capable hands – supported by a team dedicated to driving growth, innovation, and success.
At COLETEK, we put trust at the forefront of everything we do. Locally-owned companies like yours require personalized attention and guidance. We're committed to providing exceptional support, tailoring our approach to meet the distinct needs of each client, empowering them to achieve their goals and exceed expectations.
With a long history of innovation in the region, COLETEK has been at the forefront of driving progress in Ewingar and the surrounding area. We're proud of our role in shaping local industries, fostering collaborative partnerships, and nurturing entrepreneurship – all while maintaining a deep connection to the community we serve.
As you navigate the ever-changing business landscape in Ewingar, know that COLETEK is here for you, offering expert guidance, tailored solutions, and unwavering support. We're thrilled to be a part of this vibrant region's future – where growth, innovation, and community come together.
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.