Computer Vision & AI Systems for Widden

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

A Trusted Partner in the Heart of the Upper Hunter Valley - Widden, NSW

As a hub for agriculture, mining, and manufacturing in New South Wales, the Upper Hunter Valley is an area that relies heavily on the support of local businesses. Widden, nestled within this picturesque valley, presents a unique combination of rural charm and industrial might, making it the perfect place to set up shop or continue operations.

At COLETEK, we understand the importance of community and regional development. As an Australian company with nationwide reach, our commitment to supporting local businesses in Widden and the Upper Hunter Valley is unwavering. Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional results for clients across various sectors, leveraging years of combined experience in a range of industries.

What sets us apart from other service providers? Our unwavering drive for innovation, paired with extensive knowledge of local regulations and customs, enables us to craft tailored solutions that cater specifically to the needs of Widden-based businesses. We pride ourselves on being responsive, reliable, and results-driven – qualities demanded by our clients across our diverse portfolio.

It's not just our expertise that makes a difference; it's also our deep understanding of the Upper Hunter Valley's distinct culture and community dynamics. Our presence in this region allows us to better service local businesses, fostering long-lasting partnerships built on mutual respect and trust. At COLETEK, we believe that supporting local is essential to building strong, thriving communities.

We invite Widden-based entrepreneurs, established companies, and those looking to expand their operations into the Upper Hunter Valley to partner with us. Together, let's unlock new opportunities, driving growth and prosperity in this beautiful corner of New South Wales – Widden, we're here to support you!