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:
As the vibrant community of Irvington, Northern Rivers, New South Wales, Australia continues to thrive, it's essential for local businesses and entrepreneurs to have a trusted ally that understands their needs. That's where COLETEK comes in – a reputable Australian company with a long-standing commitment to empowering organizations like yours through expertise, innovation, and unwavering support.
Raised on the rich cultural heritage of this remarkable region, COLETEK has earned its stripes as a trusted local player. Our foundation is rooted in Irvington's strong sense of community, where relationships matter just as much as results. For us, it's not just about providing solutions – it's about forming genuine connections with businesses and people who call the Northern Rivers home.
As you navigate the ever-evolving business landscape in Irvington, rest assured that COLETEK has got your back. Our national presence enables us to tap into the country's most talented minds and resources, giving your organization access to cutting-edge expertise and best practices. Whether you're looking to boost efficiency, drive growth, or simply stay ahead of the curve, our team is dedicated to helping you achieve success.
We're not just a company – we're a partner that will walk alongside you every step of the way. From the world-class training programs we develop to the tailored advisory services we provide, COLETEK's mission is crystal clear: empower local businesses to thrive in Irvington and beyond. So why settle for anything less when you can have it all with us?
When you entrust your organization to COLETEK, you're not just gaining a national player – you're gaining a piece of the Northern Rivers' strong spirit. We'll work tirelessly to help your business flourish in the heart of Irvington, knowing that our shared values align seamlessly with yours.
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.