Mechatronics Prototyping for Cotswold

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).

At COLETEK, we empower businesses in Cotswold, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia, to bring innovative mechatronics products and solutions to life. Our team of experienced engineers specializes in rapid prototyping, design refinement, and technical feasibility assessments across a wide range of industries.

We understand the challenges faced by businesses in geographically diverse regions like yours. Our remote collaboration tools and Australia-wide support network enable seamless interaction and periodic design reviews, ensuring seamless progress regardless of location.

Our process starts with in-depth requirements capture and engineering trade-offs, leading to a clear understanding of your project's potential. We then collaboratively develop a detailed integration plan and execute it with iterative testing and refinement. Our state-of-the-art prototyping lab facilitates rapid hardware and software development, ensuring your product reaches production readiness efficiently.

We have successfully supported numerous businesses in transforming innovative ideas into tangible products across sectors such as robotics, medical devices, and industrial automation. Our proven track record and client testimonials demonstrate our commitment to delivering exceptional results.

Let us join you on your journey to bring your mechatronics vision to life. Contact COLETEK today to schedule a consultation and discuss your specific needs.