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:
Nestled in the heart of the beautiful Northern Rivers region, Montecollum is a treasure trove of natural beauty and community spirit. As a proud Australian company, COLETEK takes great pride in being a trusted partner for local businesses and residents in this charming area.
With our team's extensive experience and nation-wide reach, we've established ourselves as a go-to provider of premium [industry/market] solutions. Our commitment to innovation, trust, and local presence has earned us a reputation as a reliable ally for entrepreneurs and small business owners in Montecollum and beyond.
By working closely with our clients in Northern Rivers, we've developed an intimate understanding of the unique needs and challenges facing businesses in this region. From the stunning coastline to the lush forests and rolling hills, our team has a passion for empowering local success stories that make a real difference in Montecollum's community.
As a trusted Australian company with a deep commitment to the Northern Rivers area, COLETEK is dedicated to fostering strong relationships with our clients, built on principles of transparency, expertise, and mutual respect. Our presence in Montecollum and surrounding areas allows us to respond swiftly, efficiently, and with utmost local knowledge.
So, whether you're a startup looking to make your mark or an established business seeking growth and expansion, rest assured that COLETEK is your trusted partner for achieving success in Montecollum and the wider Northern Rivers region. Our team stands ready to support your vision with dedication, expertise, and relentless enthusiasm.
We're proud to call Montecollum, Northern Rivers, New South Wales home – and we look forward to helping local businesses thrive in this exceptional location. If you share our passion for empowering local success stories, Contact Us today to discover how COLETEK can support your business goals and aspirations in this incredible region.
COLETEK 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.