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:
In the heart of Stotts Creek, Northern Rivers, New South Wales, Australia, COLETEK is proud to call this vibrant region home. Our roots run deep in the community, and we're committed to supporting local businesses and contributing to the area's unique character.
As a trusted Australian company with national reach, we know what it takes to thrive in today's fast-paced business environment. With years of experience under our belts, we've developed expertise that spans industry sectors, from family-owned enterprises to start-ups and established companies alike. Our team is here to help local businesses like yours grow, succeed, and achieve their goals.
In a world where trust is paramount, COLETEK is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that put customers first. We believe that partnering with local businesses means understanding their unique needs, building long-term relationships, and staying ahead of the curve in an ever-changing market.
What sets us apart? Our commitment to being locally present and accountable. We're not just a nameless, faceless company operating from afar; we're your neighbors who genuinely care about the fabric of our community. By having deep roots in Stotts Creek, Northern Rivers, New South Wales, Australia, we can better serve local businesses, foster collaboration, and contribute to the region's prosperity.
So why choose COLETEK for your business needs? Because we're experts who will take the time to listen, advise, and support you every step of the way. Our team is passionate about empowering local entrepreneurs to achieve their full potential, while helping the Stotts Creek community continue to thrive.
As a valued partner in your business journey, please don't hesitate to Contact Us if you have any questions or would like to learn more about how COLETEK can support your success. Let's grow together!
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.
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.