Computer Vision & AI Systems for Newborough

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 partner to businesses in Newborough, Victoria, Australia and across the nation, COLETEK is the go-to multidisciplinary engineering and product development company. Established in 2001, our team has honed their expertise through decades of innovation, collaboration, and dedication. With roots firmly planted in Newborough, we're well-positioned to support local entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and innovators alike. COLETEK's commitment to delivering exceptional results stems from our relentless pursuit of excellence, rigorous testing, and unwavering reliability. When you partner with us, rest assured that your project will benefit from the collective knowledge and experience accumulated over 20 years. We're headquartered in Newborough, Victoria, Australia, allowing us to maintain close ties with local businesses and stay attuned to regional needs. At COLETEK, we believe that fostering strong relationships is crucial for driving growth and success. Our collaborative approach ensures seamless communication, minimizing the risk of misunderstandings or missteps along the project path. We pride ourselves on being an accessible and responsive team, always willing to adapt and pivot as circumstances demand. By doing so, we create a foundation for lasting partnerships built on trust and mutual understanding. Operating throughout Newborough, Victoria, Australia, our multifaceted capabilities encompass engineering expertise, innovative problem-solving, and meticulous attention to detail. Whether you're seeking to streamline processes, enhance efficiency, or unlock new revenue streams, we'll work tirelessly to deliver tailored solutions that address your unique needs. Newborough's thriving business community thrives as much on local relationships as it does on global connections. At COLETEK, we excel in marrying both – leveraging our national reputation for excellence while fostering deep ties within the region. Whether you're a startup looking for guidance, an established organization seeking to diversify, or simply aiming to fortify your current operations, we're here to empower you with cutting-edge engineering and product development expertise.