Mechatronics Prototyping for Langdons Hill

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 Langdons Hill, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia, to bring innovative mechatronics products and solutions to life. Our team of experienced engineers has successfully supported over 150 R&D and new product development projects across hardware and software.

We understand the unique challenges faced by businesses in the region. Our proximity and understanding of the local industry allow us to seamlessly collaborate with you, whether through remote or on-site reviews. We can seamlessly navigate logistics across regional and metropolitan areas, ensuring efficient project execution.

Our comprehensive mechatronics prototyping services include everything from requirements capture and engineering trade-offs to integration planning, testing, and production-readiness planning. We can also assist with design reviews and technical feasibility work to ensure your project's success.

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. He has contributed to notable projects associated with leading institutions like ANU, CSIRO, and NICTA/Data61. COLETEK's commitment to innovation has been recognized with Good Design Awards for product innovation.

Let's work together to transform your mechatronics ideas into tangible solutions. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and discuss your project's specific needs.