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 beautiful Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Australia, lies Skennars Head – a charming coastal town that embodies the perfect blend of tranquility and energy. As a local business looking to grow and thrive, you can trust that COLETEK is committed to supporting your community.
As a trusted Australian company with a national presence, we understand the unique challenges and opportunities presented by the diverse regions of our great nation. Our team has extensive experience working with businesses of all shapes and sizes in towns like Skennars Head, where strong local connections are crucial for success. With COLETEK by your side, you'll benefit from our expertise in fostering trust, driving innovation, and nurturing growth – all without ever losing sight of the importance of staying close to home.
That's why we're dedicated to being a reliable partner for businesses across Northern Rivers, New South Wales, including Skennars Head. Our presence in the local community allows us to stay attuned to the specific needs and challenges faced by entrepreneurs and small business owners in this stunning region.
By choosing COLETEK as your go-to business partner, you can expect unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional results, driven by a deep understanding of the unique dynamics at play in towns like Skennars Head. Rest assured that our local presence enables us to move swiftly and efficiently, putting you first with every decision we make.
We're proud to call Skennars Head, Northern Rivers, New South Wales, Australia, one of our hometowns – a place where the laid-back coastal lifestyle meets entrepreneurial spirit and ambition. Experience the COLETEK difference for yourself by reaching out today and discovering how our trusted expertise can help you build a brighter future in this vibrant community.
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.