Computer Vision & AI Systems for North Wollongong

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

In the heart of Australia's eastern seaboard lies the vibrant region of North Wollongong, New South Wales. COLETEK is proud to call this area home and provide expert engineering solutions to businesses operating within a 30-kilometer radius. With over two decades of experience, we've established ourselves as a trusted partner for local companies seeking innovative product development and engineering services.

COLETEK is a multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company founded in 2001. Our team of experts has developed a reputation nationally for delivering reliable, collaboration-driven solutions that meet the unique needs of each client. Whether you're a startup or an established player in the North Wollongong business scene, we're committed to helping you overcome industry challenges and capitalize on new opportunities.

We take pride in serving businesses across North Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia, providing tailored engineering solutions that drive growth, improve efficiency, and enhance competitiveness. Our capabilities extend beyond traditional boundaries, spanning mechanical, electrical, and software engineering disciplines. By working closely with local business owners and decision-makers, we have developed a deep understanding of the region's specific needs and challenges.

As a trusted partner for North Wollongong businesses, COLETEK offers more than just technical expertise – we offer a collaborative approach that prioritizes open communication, proactive problem-solving, and results-driven outcomes. We're uniquely positioned to support industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, infrastructure, and more throughout the region.

By partnering with COLETEK, you can trust that your business will benefit from our national reputation for delivering high-quality engineering solutions. Based in North Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia, we're well-equipped to operate effectively throughout the region, offering unparalleled support to businesses like yours.