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:
Nestled in the heart of the Upper Hunter Valley, Dyrring is a thriving community that embodies the Australian spirit of resilience and hard work. As a trusted and innovative partner for local businesses, COLETEK is proud to have earned its reputation as a company that truly walks the talk when it comes to supporting regional economies like this one.
As an Australian-owned enterprise with national reach, we understand the unique challenges faced by enterprises in the Upper Hunter Valley. From our base in Dyrring and across the region, we've been honored to collaborate with forward-thinking businesses who crave more than just a simple transactional relationship – they seek genuine partnership and expert guidance to drive growth.
Our people are the backbone of our operation, sharing decades of collective experience in delivering tailored solutions that leave lasting impacts. Whether it's streamlining operations, enhancing customer experiences, or forging new pathways to success, we're invested in empowering local businesses like yours to soar.
What sets COLETEK apart is our commitment to trust, innovation, and local presence. We believe that understanding the pulse of the communities we serve is crucial for effective collaboration. By having boots on the ground, so to speak, we can respond quickly to changing circumstances, fostering resilience in the face of adversity and opportunities alike.
In our dealings with the people and businesses of Dyrring, Upper Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia – a region that's all too often overlooked but full of untapped potential – we're driven by a passion for helping local entrepreneurs thrive. We don't just provide services; we partner with you to help your business become the very best it can be, creating jobs, driving innovation, and injecting confidence into the regional economy.
So why not take that crucial next step? Partner with COLETEK today, and let's unlock your full potential in partnership. As a local business looking for trusted guidance and innovative solutions, you deserve nothing less than exceptional service – we're here to deliver just that. Contact Us
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.
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.