Computer Vision & AI Systems for Illawarra

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

As a trusted engineering and product development company, COLETEK has been dedicated to helping businesses in Illawarra, Victoria, Australia and across the country thrive for over two decades. Established in 2001, our multidisciplinary expertise has earned us a national reputation for delivering reliable, cutting-edge solutions that drive innovation and growth. Based in Illawarra, Victoria, Australia, we've had the privilege of supporting local businesses and startups achieve their goals through our collaborative approach and technical prowess. Our team is committed to fostering long-term relationships built on trust, open communication, and a passion for solving complex problems. COLETEK's unique strength lies in our ability to bring together seasoned engineers, designers, and innovators under one roof. This cohesive environment enables us to tackle challenges from multiple angles, combining theoretical knowledge with hands-on expertise to craft tailored solutions that meet the specific needs of businesses across Illawarra, Victoria, Australia. Operating throughout Australia, we've developed a keen understanding of the region's unique opportunities and challenges. Our experience in supporting clients from diverse industries, including healthcare, energy, and manufacturing, has prepared us to address the distinct requirements of organizations based in Illawarra, Victoria, Australia. Whether you're looking to improve existing processes or pioneer new products, we're committed to providing the expertise and support needed to drive success. By partnering with COLETEK, businesses in Illawarra, Victoria, Australia can leverage our capabilities in engineering, product development, and innovation to gain a competitive edge. Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional solutions that meet the highest standards of quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction.