Mechatronics Prototyping for Dereel

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 Dereel, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia, to transform innovative ideas into reality through comprehensive mechatronics prototyping services. Our team of experienced engineers possesses deep expertise in robotics, electronics, embedded systems, AI, and product development, ensuring tailored solutions that meet your specific needs.

Our mechatronics prototyping process starts with thorough requirements capture and analysis. We collaborate closely with you to understand your vision, technical challenges, and desired outcomes. Our engineers then develop detailed engineering trade-offs and integration plans, ensuring seamless progression from concept to production-readiness.

We leverage our state-of-the-art prototyping lab to rapidly iterate on your design, refining prototypes through testing and feedback. Our commitment to continuous improvement ensures that your project meets the highest standards. We also offer comprehensive production-readiness planning, covering manufacturing process optimization, supply chain management, and quality control measures.

Whether you require support with proof-of-concept work, prototype refinement, design reviews, or technical feasibility assessments, COLETEK is your trusted partner. Our Australia-wide support network enables us to collaborate seamlessly with clients across regional and metropolitan areas.

Let us join forces to transform your innovative ideas into tangible solutions that empower your business in Dereel, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia. Contact COLETEK today to schedule a consultation and discuss your mechatronics prototyping needs.