Computer Vision & AI Systems for Bumbalong

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:

• Collision Avoidance
• Pattern Recognition
• Object Recognition
• Object Tracking
• Machine Learning
• Deep Learning
• Optical Flow, Point Clouds
• Stereo Active Vision, Panoramic Cameras, Fisheye Lens/Camera, Log-polar Camera, Time of Flight Cameras, Camera Array
• 3D Reconstruction

These technologies can be used for various applications such as:

• Licence Plate Recognition (LPR) or Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR)
• Production Line Object Recognition
• Production Line Automation
• Asset Tracking
• Kid Tracking
• Pedestrian Tracking
• Face Recognition
• Load Haul Dump Automation
• Agriculture Automation
• Storm Drain Inspection Robot
• Robot Lawn Mower
• Forklift Automation
• Home Land Security Robots

At Home in Bumbalong: COLETEK's Commitment to Local Businesses

In the picturesque town of Bumbalong, nestled within the majestic Snowy Mountains of New South Wales, Australia, local businesses are the heart and soul of our thriving community. As a trusted Australian company with years of experience, we at COLETEK take pride in being an integral part of this landscape.

Our journey began many years ago, driven by a passion for helping local entrepreneurs achieve their dreams and grow their operations. Today, we're proud to have established ourselves as industry leaders, working closely with businesses from Bumbalong and beyond to deliver innovative solutions that drive real results.

Numerous industries have benefited from our expertise, including those in the service sector, healthcare, retail, and more. We've worked tirelessly to build a reputation for trust, reliability, and a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by businesses in this region.

As experts in our field, we're committed to staying ahead of the curve through ongoing research and development. This enables us to bring cutting-edge knowledge and skills back to Bumbalong, empowering local businesses to stay competitive and thrive.

We recognize that every business is unique, with its own set of goals and challenges. That's why our approach is centered on building lasting relationships with our clients, working closely with them to understand their needs and deliver tailored support that addresses those specific requirements.

At COLETEK, we're proud to call Bumbalong home, and we're honored to play a part in the region's continued growth and development. We invite you to experience firsthand the difference our expertise can make in your business – contact us today to learn more about how we can support your goals.