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:
Located in the picturesque town of Numulgi, amidst the stunning natural beauty of the Northern Rivers region in New South Wales, Australia - it's a pleasure to introduce ourselves as your trusted partner for all your business needs. With its rich cultural heritage and thriving entrepreneurial spirit, this area is a hub of innovation and growth, and we're proud to be a part of it.
As a reputable Australian company, COLETEK has a long history of building strong relationships with local businesses and communities across the country – including right here in Numulgi. Our team is comprised of experienced professionals who understand the unique challenges and opportunities that come with operating in this region. We're committed to providing personalized support, tailored solutions, and expert guidance to help local entrepreneurs thrive.
With our national reach and extensive network, we're able to leverage best practices from across Australia – bringing world-class expertise and cutting-edge innovations to the doorstep of Numulgi's businesses. Whether you're looking to expand your customer base, streamline operations, or innovate your products and services – we've got the know-how to help you achieve your goals.
We take pride in being a locally owned and operated company that genuinely cares about the well-being of this community. We believe in investing time and resources into building trust with our neighbors and fellow business owners, knowing that strong relationships are the foundation upon which successful partnerships are built. Our commitment to Numulgi is unwavering – we're dedicated to being a positive force for growth, job creation, and community development.
If you're looking for a reliable partner who truly understands the needs and aspirations of businesses in the Numulgi, Northern Rivers region, look no further than COLETEK. We invite you to get in touch with us today – let's work together to drive success for your business in this incredible corner of Australia.
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.