Mechatronics Prototyping for Joel South

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 Joel South, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia, to bring innovative mechatronics products and solutions to life. Our team of experienced engineers has successfully supported numerous projects across industries, from robotics and automation to medical devices and precision engineering.

Our mechatronics prototyping process starts with a deep understanding of your requirements. We collaborate closely with you to capture and refine your vision, considering every aspect from functional design to manufacturing readiness. Our iterative approach involves regular design reviews, prototyping, testing, and refinement to ensure your product meets your expectations.

We understand the importance of remote collaboration and seamless communication. Our Australia-wide network of engineers enables us to work effectively with clients across regional and metropolitan areas. This ensures continuity, transparency, and efficient progress throughout the entire process.

Our extensive experience and proven track record in mechatronics prototyping give us the confidence to deliver exceptional results. We have collaborated on over 150 projects, supporting businesses in achieving breakthroughs in product innovation and market competitiveness.

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.