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).
Located in the heart of Lucyvale, Victoria, Australia, COLETEK is a multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company established in 2001. With two decades of experience under our belt, we've built a reputation as a trusted partner for businesses across Lucyvale, Victoria, Australia and throughout the nation.
What sets us apart? Our passion for innovation, collaboration, and capability. We don't just design and develop products – we work closely with our clients to understand their unique needs and craft solutions that drive growth, efficiency, and success. Whether you're a startup or an established business in Lucyvale, Victoria, Australia, we're committed to helping you overcome challenges and achieve your goals.
At COLETEK, we believe that every business is unique, and so are its engineering challenges. That's why we take the time to listen, learn, and adapt to your specific requirements. Our experienced team of engineers, product developers, and industry experts will work tirelessly with you to deliver tailored solutions that meet your specifications and objectives.
We're proud to be based in Lucyvale, Victoria, Australia, and we're dedicated to supporting local businesses in their pursuit of excellence. Whether you need help designing a new product, optimizing an existing process, or developing a strategic plan for growth, our Lucyvale-based team is ready to collaborate with you every step of the way.
From concept to reality, we'll work tirelessly to ensure that your project meets the highest standards of quality, reliability, and innovation. With COLETEK by your side, you can trust that your product or service will be engineered to succeed in today's fast-paced market.
COLETEK proved to be the perfect choice to help us kick our project off. Their analysis of the problem we presented with them with, and their suggestions for the most efficient and effective way to achieve a solution prevented us wasting time and money heading down the wrong path. I'd recommend COLETEK without any reservations.
COLETEK proved to be the perfect choice to help us kick our project off. Their analysis of the problem we presented with them with, and their suggestions for the most efficient and effective way to achieve a solution prevented us wasting time and money heading down the wrong path. I'd recommend COLETEK without any reservations.