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:
Nurturing long-lasting relationships with our clients is at the heart of everything we do. We take pride in knowing that our collective expertise has a direct impact on the local economy and helps to create jobs, stimulate innovation, and foster a sense of community.
As a truly Australian company, we're committed to empowering local entrepreneurs and small businesses to achieve their goals, no matter how big or small. Our national reach allows us to tap into the broader market trends and best practices, which we then adapt to the specific needs and challenges faced by our clients in Shannon Vale. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your business to the next level, we'll be there every step of the way.
We understand that building trust is crucial when working with local businesses. That's why we prioritize transparency, reliability, and open communication. Our team consists of experienced professionals who are deeply familiar with the region and its unique characteristics, allowing us to offer insight-driven advice and practical solutions tailored to your specific needs.
At COLETEK, we're dedicated to driving innovation and progress in Shannon Vale by leveraging our collective expertise and passion for local business. We believe that a healthy economy requires a diverse range of successful businesses that create value for their customers, employees, and the community as a whole.
This is why we're committed to creating opportunities for businesses like yours to thrive. Whether you're looking for guidance on strategy development, mentorship in operational best practices, or access to valuable resources and connections, we've got you covered.
So why choose us? Simply put, our extensive experience, national presence, and genuine passion for local business make COLETEK the trusted partner of choice for entrepreneurs and small businesses in Shannon Vale. We're here to support your growth, celebrate your successes, and help to build a better future for our community.
Don't hesitate – take the first step towards achieving your goals today! Contact us at Contact Us to learn more about how we can empower your business in Shannon Vale, Northern Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia.
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.