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:
As a business owner or decision-maker in Howick, Upper Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia, you're acutely aware of the importance of staying ahead of the game. In today's fast-paced, technology-driven landscape, having the right ally can make all the difference.
Welcome to COLETEK, your trusted partner for innovative IT solutions and strategic guidance. With a national reputation built on excellence, we've earned the trust of businesses across Australia's Upper Hunter Valley region, including yours in Howick. Since our inception, we've been dedicated to staying at the forefront of technological advancements, so you can rely on our expertise.
Our commitment to your success starts with a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities facing your local business. We serve businesses like yours based in Howick, Upper Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia, providing tailored technology solutions that drive growth, improve efficiency, and enhance collaboration. Whether you're looking to streamline processes, boost productivity, or simply stay ahead of competition, our team is here to support you.
As your trusted IT partner, we don't just focus on tools – we prioritize building strong relationships and collaborative spirit. Our experts take the time to truly understand your business needs, crafting customized solutions that integrate seamlessly into your daily operations. With COLETEK by your side, you can rest assured your technology investments pay off in tangible ways.
As a local company rooted in the Upper Hunter Valley region, including Howick, we're proud of our long history serving businesses across Australia. Our team draws on our collective expertise to deliver innovative, reliable, and scalable IT solutions that cater specifically to your needs. We're not just tech experts – we're business partners, working tirelessly to help you drive growth and prosperity in this vibrant community.
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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.
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.