Computer Vision & AI Systems for Lawrence

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:

• Collision Avoidance
• Pattern Recognition
• Object Recognition
• Object Tracking
• Machine Learning
• Deep Learning
• Optical Flow, Point Clouds
• Stereo Active Vision, Panoramic Cameras, Fisheye Lens/Camera, Log-polar Camera, Time of Flight Cameras, Camera Array
• 3D Reconstruction

These technologies can be used for various applications such as:

• Licence Plate Recognition (LPR) or Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR)
• Production Line Object Recognition
• Production Line Automation
• Asset Tracking
• Kid Tracking
• Pedestrian Tracking
• Face Recognition
• Load Haul Dump Automation
• Agriculture Automation
• Storm Drain Inspection Robot
• Robot Lawn Mower
• Forklift Automation
• Home Land Security Robots

Expert Solutions for Lawrence and Beyond: Trustworthy Partners in Northern Rivers' Growth

In the heart of New South Wales, Australia, lies the charming town of Lawrence, situated within the picturesque Northern Rivers region. This thriving community is built on a strong foundation of innovation, resilience, and a passion for growth – values that align perfectly with those of COLETEK.

As a trusted Australian company, we have been supporting local businesses in Lawrence and beyond for many years, providing expert solutions to help them prosper in today's fast-paced market. Our team is dedicated to building long-term relationships with our clients, understanding their unique needs, and delivering tailored support that drives results.

Flying high on the wings of innovation, COLETEK has established a national reach across Australia, proudly servicing clients from coast to coast. This scale of operations allows us to bring cutting-edge expertise and best practices to the table, directly benefiting businesses in Lawrence and the surrounding areas.

At COLETEK, we have a deep commitment to the local community, recognizing that growth is often fuelled by a strong connection between residents, entrepreneurs, and local authorities. We believe this synergy is integral to fostering a culture of innovation and progress – qualities we are proud to advocate for in Lawrence and Northern Rivers.

As your trusted partner, COLETEK stands by its values: putting people first, embracing change, and delivering exceptional results. Our mission is to empower local businesses with the tools, resources, and knowledge necessary to succeed – and we know that this starts with a deep understanding of the unique needs and challenges faced in Lawrence.

We're proud to be part of the fabric of this thriving community, actively working alongside the very people who make it all happen. COLETEK is more than just an expert solutions provider – we're your neighbours, committed to helping the region grow and flourish for generations to come.