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:
n the picturesque region of Waverly, nestled in the heart of the Upper Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia, COLETEK is proud to be a trusted partner for local businesses and communities. With our deep understanding of the local landscape and culture, we have earned a reputation as a reliable and innovative company that truly understands the unique needs and challenges of this beautiful area.
As a national company with roots in Australia, COLETEK has had the privilege of working with businesses across the country, from coast to coast. This extensive experience has given us the insight to tailor our approach to meet the specific requirements of the Upper Hunter Valley region, where we have been honored to support entrepreneurs and small business owners for years.
At COLETEK, we take pride in being a locally present company that genuinely cares about the communities we serve. We understand that this corner of the world is known for its stunning natural beauty, rich history, and strong sense of community – values that align perfectly with our own commitment to building lasting relationships with our clients.
With an unwavering focus on trust, innovation, and exceptional customer service, COLETEK has established itself as a trusted business partner in the eyes of Waverly's residents and business owners. We have developed expertise in understanding the dynamics of this local market, where community spirit and family ties are woven into the very fabric of daily life. By embracing these values and applying them to our work, we have been able to forge strong bonds with our clients and build a reputation for ourselves as a company that truly gets it – whether you're a small start-up or an established enterprise.
If you're looking for dependable expertise in Waverly, Upper Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia, look no further than COLETEK. We invite you to explore our network of local resources and expertise, crafted specifically with the unique needs of this region in mind. At COLETEK, we believe that by working together, we can build a brighter future for businesses and communities alike.
Contact UsIntuitive, 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.