Computer Vision & AI Systems for Mitcham

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 multidisciplinary engineering and product development company established in 2001, COLETEK has built a reputation for delivering innovative solutions that drive growth and sustainability across industries. With our headquarters based in Mitcham, Victoria, Australia, we're uniquely positioned to support businesses throughout the region and beyond. For over two decades, we've been passionate about empowering local businesses to realize their full potential. Our team is dedicated to providing top-notch engineering services that help companies in Mitcham, Victoria, Australia navigate the challenges of a rapidly evolving business landscape. By leveraging our expertise, cutting-edge technologies, and collaborative spirit, we're committed to helping you overcome obstacles, capitalize on opportunities, and achieve your strategic objectives. COLETEK's national reputation for excellence has been earned through persistent innovation, reliability, and an unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional results. Our multidisciplinary approach allows us to tackle complex projects that span multiple disciplines, from mechanical engineering and product design to systems integration and testing. By drawing on our collective expertise, we can help your business thrive in a competitive environment. For businesses serving the Mitcham community, we understand the importance of working with local partners who share your values, understand your unique challenges, and are dedicated to helping you succeed. Our team is well-versed in the nuances of operating throughout Victoria and Australia, making us an ideal partner for companies looking to expand their reach or optimize their operations. At COLETEK, we're proud to have built long-term relationships with businesses across Mitcham, Victoria, Australia. By combining our expertise, capabilities, and collaborative mindset, we're confident that together, we can drive remarkable results. If you're seeking a trusted partner to support your business's growth and success, look no further.