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 the Australian bush lies The Brothers, a charming town nestled within the majestic Snowy Mountains, New South Wales. As a trusted and long-established company, COLETEK is proud to call this stunning region home. With a deep understanding of the local culture and way of life, we're committed to supporting and empowering businesses in The Brothers and beyond.
As an Australian company with a national presence, we've honed our expertise through years of collaboration with entrepreneurs and organizations from every corner of Australia, including right here in The Brothers. Our extensive experience has equipped us with the skills to navigate the unique challenges and opportunities presented by rural areas like this one. We're dedicated to putting that knowledge at your disposal, helping you overcome obstacles and achieve your goals.
We pride ourselves on being more than just a service provider – we're local allies, here to foster growth and innovation within our community. By understanding the distinct needs and aspirations of The Brothers' businesses, we can develop tailored solutions that drive meaningful change. Our trusted reputation has allowed us to build lasting relationships with clients from all walks of life, from boutique enterprises to large-scale operations.
It's not just about delivering expertise; it's about being a reliable partner in your business journey. We're committed to creating lasting value by investing time and resources into the local community we call home. From working closely with regional organizations and councils to developing bespoke training programs, we're passionate about making a tangible difference.
As you navigate the complexities of business in The Brothers, Snowy Mountains, New South Wales, Australia, know that COLETEK is always here to lend a helping hand. Our doors are open, our ears are listening, and our solutions are tailored to your unique needs. Let us join forces to empower your organization and bring your vision to life.
Contact UsCOLETEK 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.
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.