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 community nestled in the heart of New South Wales, Australia, Arable and its surroundings deserve a business partner that not only understands the unique challenges faced by local companies but also offers reliable guidance to help them thrive. That's where COLETEK comes in – an Australian-owned company committed to providing exceptional support for businesses throughout the Snowy Mountains region.
For decades, we've been proudly serving the Arable community and its neighbors, fostering long-term relationships built on trust, innovation, and a steadfast commitment to helping local entrepreneurs succeed. At COLETEK, we're passionate about empowering homegrown enterprises to flourish, leveraging our expertise to drive growth, reduce risk, and enhance overall prosperity for the region.
As a trusted Australian company with national reach, we've earned a reputation for delivering premium services that exceed our clients' expectations. Our deep understanding of local market nuances enables us to tailor our support to meet the distinct needs of Arable and Snowy Mountains businesses, no matter their size or industry. From established players to dynamic startups, we're dedicated to being your trusted partner in achieving success.
We take great pride in our extensive knowledge of the regional landscape, having worked closely with local leaders, entrepreneurs, and community groups for many years. Our experts are well-versed in the unique opportunities and challenges faced by Arable businesses, allowing us to develop effective solutions that drive real results. By leveraging our vast experience and resources, we empower you to navigate the complexities of the Australian business environment and seize new opportunities with confidence.
COLETEK is more than just a service provider – we're your partner in growth, committed to helping Arable and Snowy Mountains businesses overcome any obstacle, achieve their goals, and thrive in today's competitive landscape. When you need reliable guidance, innovative thinking, or simply someone who understands the local pulse, turn to us for expert support.
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.