Computer Vision & AI Systems for Culgoa

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 based in Culgoa, Victoria, Australia, COLETEK is committed to empowering local businesses to achieve their goals. With over 20 years of experience, we've established ourselves as a reliable partner across various industries, from agricultural to mining and energy. Our multidisciplinary team combines innovative thinking with technical expertise, allowing us to deliver tailored solutions that meet the specific needs of Culgoa's thriving business community. Operating throughout Australia, including in Culgoa, Victoria, Australia, we pride ourselves on our ability to collaborate with businesses of all sizes. We take the time to understand each client's unique challenges and goals, providing a personalized approach that fosters long-term relationships. Whether you're looking to improve operational efficiency, develop new products or services, or maintain compliance with regulatory requirements, COLETEK is here to support your growth. Our reputation as a trusted partner in the Australian engineering and product development sector enables us to provide unparalleled reliability and capability. We've earned a strong track record of delivering high-quality results on time and within budget, giving our clients peace of mind that their projects are in capable hands. With COLETEK by your side, you can rest assured that your business is receiving the best possible support. As a local company serving businesses across Culgoa, Victoria, Australia, we're committed to making a positive impact on the community. We believe that our experience and expertise can be leveraged to drive growth, innovation, and economic development in the region. Our team is passionate about building lasting relationships with our clients, many of whom have become long-term partners and friends. At COLETEK, we're dedicated to helping businesses throughout Culgoa, Victoria, Australia thrive in an ever-changing environment. If you're looking for a trusted partner that can help you overcome challenges and seize opportunities, look no further. Contact us today to learn more about our capabilities and how we can support your business goals.