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 a local business owner in the charming town of Monaltrie within the picturesque Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Australia, you understand the importance of building strong relationships with your community. This is why COLETEK is dedicated to being more than just a trusted service provider – we're committed to supporting local businesses like yours and contributing to the area's continued growth.
Located in the heart of Monaltrie, our presence in this beautiful region allows us to connect with clients on a personal level, understanding their unique challenges and tailoring our solutions to meet their specific needs. With years of experience providing expert guidance to businesses throughout Australia, we've developed a reputation as a trusted partner for companies looking to make their mark in the competitive Northern Rivers market.
When you partner with COLETEK, you can rest assured that you're receiving top-notch support from seasoned professionals who are passionate about helping local enterprises thrive. Our team is committed to staying at the forefront of industry developments, incorporating innovative techniques and best practices into our work. This means we'll always have a finger on the pulse of what's happening in Monaltrie and beyond.
As your trusted ally, we're here to help you overcome any obstacles or seize opportunities that come your way. By leveraging COLETEK's resources, expertise, and local knowledge, you can confidently navigate the ever-changing business landscape while remaining deeply connected to our vibrant community in Monaltrie.
If you're looking for a trusted partner who truly understands the intricacies of doing business in this beautiful part of Australia, we invite you to explore what COLETEK has to offer. Our doors are open to collaboration and your path to success, right here in the Northern Rivers region. So why wait? Let's get started on building a brighter future for yourself, your business, and our community – starting with a conversation.
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.