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 an experienced Australian company, we've had the privilege of working alongside numerous businesses across the country, including those based in Lostock. Our extensive national reach allows us to bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the doorstep of our local clients.
What sets us apart is our genuine commitment to building lasting relationships with the communities we serve. We take pride in being able to listen carefully to your unique needs, understanding the intricacies of your industry or market, and providing tailored guidance that makes a tangible difference in your business. This localized approach has earned us a reputation as a trusted partner for companies based in Lostock and the surrounding areas.
Our team is comprised of experts who have deep understanding of the regional economy, demographics, and regulatory environment – all valuable assets that enable us to provide expert guidance and support tailored to your specific situation. Whether you're looking to expand your operations, develop a new market, or simply find innovative ways to stay ahead in a competitive landscape, we're here to empower your growth.
In every interaction with our team, you can expect transparency, openness, and a steadfast commitment to upholding the highest standards of professionalism. Our local presence allows us to stay informed about regional developments, ensuring that our advice is always relevant, up-to-date, and grounded in a deep understanding of your community's needs.
If you're looking for a partner that will genuinely invest time and effort in understanding your business and helping it thrive, then COLETEK is the ideal choice. We're proud to be part of the Lostock business landscape, and we look forward to working alongside you on your journey towards success.
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.