Mechatronics Prototyping for Enfield

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 Enfield, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia, to bring innovative mechatronics products and solutions to life. Our experienced team has successfully supported over 150 R&D and new product development projects across hardware and software, leveraging advanced technologies like robotics, electronics, embedded systems, AI, and more.

We understand the unique challenges faced by businesses in the region. Our engineers can collaborate seamlessly with you, whether through remote consultations or on-site visits, to capture requirements, refine design decisions, and iterate rapidly. We seamlessly integrate testing and refinement into the process, ensuring your product is production-ready when it matters.

Our comprehensive approach covers every step of the development journey, from initial proof-of-concept work and prototype refinement to design reviews, technical feasibility assessments, and production-readiness planning. We can also assist with periodic design reviews and support clients across regional and metropolitan areas.

At COLETEK, we are driven by a passion for innovation and a commitment to delivering exceptional results. Our founder and principal engineer, Luke Cole, holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronics and a Bachelor of Information Technology in Software Development from ANU, and has extensive experience across robotics, electronics, and AI.

Let us join you on your journey to bring your mechatronics vision to life. Contact us today to discuss your project and explore how COLETEK can be your trusted partner in innovation and product development.