Mechatronics Prototyping for Magpie

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 Magpie, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia, to bring innovative mechatronics products and solutions to life. Our team of experienced engineers thrives on tackling complex challenges and transforming ideas into tangible realities.

We understand the unique needs of regional businesses and offer tailored mechatronics prototyping services that cater to your specific requirements. From initial requirements capture to production-readiness planning, we guide you through every step of the process, ensuring seamless collaboration and transparent communication.

Our comprehensive expertise encompasses all aspects of mechatronics development, including requirements capture, engineering trade-offs, integration planning, testing, and iteration. We leverage advanced prototyping tools and technologies to refine your design concepts rapidly and efficiently.

Whether you require support with proof-of-concept work, prototype refinement, design reviews, or technical feasibility assessments, our team is committed to delivering exceptional results. We prioritize remote collaboration and maintain an Australia-wide support network to ensure seamless interaction throughout the process.

At COLETEK, we have delivered over 150 successful R&D and new product development projects for clients across industries. Our proven track record and innovative solutions have earned us recognition, including Good Design Awards for product innovation.