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:
Coupled with over two decades of experience and a relentless pursuit of innovation, COLEtek has earned a reputation as a trusted national leader in the world of technology. As a proudly based company serving businesses across Morisset, West Lake Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia, we strive to deliver tailored solutions that empower local organisations, large and small, to achieve their goals with confidence.
Operating throughout the country, but deeply rooted in our community here in Morisset, West Lake Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia, we understand the distinct challenges and opportunities faced by businesses like yours. Our passion for collaboration and commitment to delivering results mean that whenever you call on us for assistance, you can be certain of receiving expert guidance, prompt service, and long-term reliability.
Through our cutting-edge technology capabilities, industry expertise, and dedication to your success, COLEtek has earned a reputation as the go-to partner for businesses looking to drive innovation, improve efficiency, or simply streamline operations. Our track record speaks volumes about our ability to listen, to understand, and to deliver – properties that have secured the trust of clients from Morisset, West Lake Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia, and beyond.
Whether you're navigating the complexities of digital transformation, seeking to enhance your workforce productivity, or looking to better manage risk and compliance, we invite you to experience firsthand our unique blend of technical expertise and personal service in Morisset, West Lake Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia. Reach out today – we're always here to help your business thrive.
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.