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 Northern Rivers, Australia – a region renowned for its stunning natural beauty and strong sense of community – lies Whiporie, a charming settlement that embodies the spirit of this incredible area. As a local business owner in Whiporie or the surrounding regions, you understand the importance of having a trusted partner to help your venture thrive.
At COLETEK, we're proud to be a 100% Australian-owned company with years of experience working hand-in-hand with local businesses and communities across the country. Our knowledge, skills, and passion for innovation make us a trusted ally for entrepreneurs and enterprises in Whiporie, Northern Rivers, New South Wales, Australia, and beyond.
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As a local player ourselves, we understand the importance of being present and accountable in the communities we serve. We're not a faceless corporation, but rather a partner who can be relied upon to offer unwavering support and flexibility – even when times get tough.
Ours is a philosophy built on trust: trust in ourselves, trust in our partners, and trust that the collective efforts of local businesses like yours will drive positive change and growth within Whiporie and its surrounds.
At COLETEK, we're not just experts; we're community champions. We work tirelessly to stay ahead of the curve, embracing innovation while honoring tradition – an approach that's earned us a reputation as one of Australia's most respected industry players.
The Northern Rivers region is renowned for its rich cultural heritage and stunning natural beauty, with Whiporie at its heart. As you navigate the challenges and opportunities presented by this unique environment, know that we're here to support your business goals – whatever they may be.
So why wait? As a trusted partner for Whiporie's thriving businesses, COLETEK invites you to join forces with us. Together, let's create a brighter future for our community and the region we love.
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.