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 New South Wales, Australia, lies the picturesque town of Saumarez Ponds, nestled within the scenic Northern Tablelands region. As a local community, we're proud to call this area home and are committed to supporting our businesses and neighbors through trusted partnerships like those with COLETEK.
Coletek is an Australian-owned and operated company with a national presence that has earned its reputation for delivering tailored solutions to meet the unique needs of local industries. As such, we're well-placed to support our friends and partners in Saumarez Ponds, offering expert guidance and resources to help them thrive in this thriving regional economy.
Our team takes great pride in being a trusted extension of our clients' operations, working shoulder-to-shoulder with local entrepreneurs to drive growth, innovation, and job creation. By understanding the intricacies of our community and its businesses, we can provide targeted support that addresses the distinct challenges faced by Saumarez Ponds-based companies.
It's not just about providing a service; it's about building lasting relationships and helping local families and employees grow with their businesses. At COLETEK, we recognize the importance of this grassroots approach, investing time and resources in getting to know our neighbors, understanding their needs, and crafting solutions that meet their specific circumstances.
This dedication to serving local communities is reflected in every aspect of our company's operations, from the development of innovative technologies to the hiring and training of local talent. By putting the interests of Saumarez Ponds business leaders at the forefront, we strive to become a reliable partner for regional companies seeking support in their efforts to succeed.
If you're a Saumarez Ponds-based business looking for a trusted ally that understands your unique needs, then look no further than COLETEK. Our team is standing by, ready to leverage our national reach, expert knowledge, and local presence to deliver the results you desire.
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.