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:
The thriving community of Gulmarrad, nestled within the beautiful Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Australia, is where local businesses thrive thanks to the unwavering support from COLETEK. As a trusted Australian company with extensive experience and national reach, we understand the importance of fostering strong relationships between our partners and the communities we serve.
At COLETEK, we're committed to building lasting connections that drive results for our customers in Gulmarrad and beyond. With a deep understanding of the local market's unique challenges and opportunities, we work tirelessly to develop innovative solutions tailored to your needs. Whether you're an existing business or just starting out, our dedicated team will be by your side every step of the way.
We take pride in being more than just a service provider – we're a dedicated partner for the businesses and communities we serve. Our local presence in Gulmarrad and throughout the Northern Rivers region enables us to stay attuned to the heartbeat of our community, ensuring that our efforts are always aligned with the needs and aspirations of our partners.
COLETEK's national reach ensures that you have access to an unparalleled level of expertise, resources, and networks. This synergy creates a powerful foundation for growth and allows us to provide tailored support that addresses your specific business objectives. From strategic planning to operational execution, we'll work closely with you to drive progress and success.
As a locally owned and operated company, COLETEK is committed to fostering trust and collaboration in the Gulmarrad community. We believe that by being an active partner in your journey, we can help you achieve your goals while building a stronger economy for our region.
At COLETEK, we're passionate about empowering local businesses like yours to thrive in Gulmarrad and beyond. Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional results through innovative solutions, expert guidance, and unwavering support. Join forces with us, and together, let's build a brighter future for our community.
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.