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:
As a thriving regional hub, Tweed Heads and the surrounding Northern Rivers region in Southern Queensland offer endless opportunities for businesses to grow and succeed. At the heart of this growth is a thriving community built on strong local relationships and a commitment to innovation. As a trusted Australian company with deep roots in the Tweed Heads area, COLETEK understands what it takes to build a successful business that makes a lasting impact.
With over [number] years of experience supporting local businesses and communities throughout Australia, COLETEK has earned a reputation as a trusted partner for entrepreneurs and small business owners. Our national reach is unparalleled, with a network of connections and expertise spanning coast to coast. Yet, at the core of our operation is a commitment to staying deeply connected to the Tweed Heads region – not just because it's where we call home, but also because we know that local knowledge and insight are essential for tailored solutions that truly make a difference.
At COLETEK, we take pride in being more than just another national company with a local office. We're a true local presence, invested in the well-being of our community and dedicated to delivering results that benefit every entrepreneur, small business owner, and member of the Tweed Heads region who puts their trust in us.
In today's fast-paced digital age, staying ahead of the curve requires an unwavering commitment to innovation, continuous learning, and adaptability. COLETEK embodies this spirit, constantly seeking new ways to harness technology and expertise on behalf of our clients and partners throughout the Northern Rivers region. Whether it's exploring emerging trends or developing tailored strategies for growth, we're always striving to stay ahead of the curve – so you can stay focused on driving your business forward.
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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.