Mechatronics Prototyping for Mount Beckworth

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 Mount Beckworth, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia, to transform innovative ideas into reality through comprehensive mechatronics prototyping services. Our team of experienced engineers has successfully supported numerous projects across industries, from robotics and automation to medical devices and consumer electronics.

Our mechatronics prototyping process starts with thorough requirements capture and analysis. We collaborate closely with clients to understand their specific needs, challenges, and goals. This collaborative approach enables us to identify potential engineering trade-offs and suggest optimal solutions. We then develop detailed integration plans and conduct regular design reviews to ensure alignment with project objectives.

Our state-of-the-art prototyping lab facilitates rapid hardware and software development, testing, and refinement. We leverage advanced tools and technologies to expedite the process without compromising quality. Our commitment to iterative development allows us to address challenges, refine designs, and achieve production-readiness.

We understand the importance of seamless collaboration and effective communication throughout the process. Our team is adept at working remotely and providing regular updates to clients across regional and metropolitan areas. We believe this approach fosters trust and accountability, ensuring successful project outcomes.

At COLETEK, we are driven by a desire to deliver tangible results that empower our clients to achieve their business goals. Our proven track record and satisfied clients across industries demonstrate our capabilities in mechatronics prototyping. Let us partner with you to bring your innovative ideas to life.