Computer Vision & AI Systems for Whalan

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 business owner or decision-maker in Whalan, New South Wales, Australia, you understand the importance of having a reliable partner who can help bring your innovative ideas to life. COLETEK is a multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company established in 2001, with a national reputation built on trust, innovation, and experience. Based in Whalan, New South Wales, Australia, we specialize in empowering local businesses across the region, serving as an extension of their engineering team or providing expertise where needed. Our engineers, developers, and technical experts collaborate closely with clients to develop custom solutions that meet specific requirements, leveraging COLETEK's proven track record of delivering high-quality products and services. Our reputation is built on a foundation of reliability, collaboration, and capability. With over two decades of experience in the industry, we've developed a unique understanding of the needs of businesses operating in Whalan, New South Wales, Australia. We're proud to support clients from various sectors, from manufacturing to healthcare, and many more. By partnering with COLETEK, local businesses in Whalan, New South Wales, Australia, can expect expert guidance, cutting-edge technology, and a deep understanding of the region's unique challenges and opportunities. Whether you're looking to develop new products, optimize processes, or bring innovative solutions to market, our team is dedicated to helping you achieve your goals. Operating throughout Australia, including Whalan, New South Wales, Australia, we're well-positioned to support businesses across the country, from east coast to west. With COLETEK by your side, you can focus on what matters most – growing your business and driving success. Let’s build something remarkable together.