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 heart of Stockyard Creek, Northern Rivers, New South Wales, Australia, COLETEK is a trusted Australian company that understands the unique needs of local businesses. As a proudly locally-owned entity, we have built strong relationships with our community over the years, delivering tailored solutions that drive growth and prosperity.
Nestled within the picturesque Northern Rivers region, Stockyard Creek offers breathtaking landscapes and a charming atmosphere that's hard to find elsewhere. Our team knows this region intimately, having worked closely with local businesses and residents for decades. We've watched our community thrive, adapting to the changing needs of industry, technology, and lifestyle.
As an Australian company with national reach, COLETEK is well-equipped to support Stockyard Creek's entrepreneurial spirit. Our experts have extensive experience in guiding local enterprises through periods of growth, transformation, or facing new challenges. We understand the nuances of our region's unique ecosystem and are committed to fostering long-term partnerships that benefit both our community and clients.
What sets us apart? Our commitment to innovation, trust, and local presence. We're not just another faceless corporation; we're part of the Stockyard Creek fabric, investing time and resources in building lasting relationships with our neighbors, friends, and customers. By aligning ourselves with area businesses, we're empowered to drive meaningful change that positively impacts the community we love.
In a region blessed with natural beauty, rich culture, and endless entrepreneurial possibilities, COLETEK is proud to be a leading local partner for Stockyard Creek's enterprising spirit. If you're looking for a trusted advisor who truly gets this area, let us help propel your business forward – together, we can achieve great things!
Contact UsIntuitive, 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.
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.