Computer Vision & AI Systems for Padstow

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

As a local business owner or technical decision-maker in Padstow, New South Wales, Australia, you understand the importance of having trusted partners to drive innovation and growth. COLETEK has been a reliable and innovative multidisciplinary engineering and product development company for over two decades, providing tailored solutions for businesses across the country. Our expertise is built on a foundation of collaboration, reliability, and capability. Since our establishment in 2001, we have earned a reputation as trusted advisors, always putting the needs of our clients first. And it's precisely this commitment to exceptional service that sets us apart from other engineering companies. As we operate throughout Australia, serving businesses across Padstow, New South Wales, Australia, and beyond, we leverage cutting-edge skills, technologies, and methodologies to help organizations like yours overcome unique challenges and excel in their industries. Our passion for innovative problem-solving, combined with our deep understanding of regional needs, makes us an ideal partner for your business. At COLETEK, we believe that every project presents an opportunity to create something remarkable. Whether you're looking to enhance operational efficiency, develop new products or services, or transform your organization's overall performance, our expert team will work closely with yours to achieve the desired outcomes. In Padstow, New South Wales, Australia, and throughout Australia, businesses often face specific challenges related to their local industries, markets, and regulatory environments. COLETEK understands these nuances and is well-equipped to provide solutions tailored to your specific needs. From our base in Padstow, New South Wales, Australia, we take pride in being a locally-grounded yet nationally-connected partner for businesses like yours. Let's work together to build something remarkable – your next innovation, breakthrough, or game-changing project waiting to happen.