Mechatronics Prototyping for Mount Cole

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

Our Mechatronics Prototyping service involves collaborative engagement with clients from concept development through design, prototyping, iteration, testing, and production readiness. We leverage advanced tools and technologies to rapidly refine your ideas and bring them to life. Our engineers will work closely with you to capture requirements, identify potential trade-offs, and develop a comprehensive integration plan.

We understand the importance of remote collaboration and seamless communication during the prototyping process. Our team is equipped to work effectively across regional and metropolitan clients, conducting periodic design reviews and providing regular updates. We prioritize transparency and open communication to ensure a successful partnership.

Our commitment to innovation has earned us recognition from esteemed organizations like the Good Design Awards. Our founder and principal engineer, Luke Cole, has contributed to notable projects alongside leading institutions like ANU, CSIRO, and NICTA/Data61. This wealth of experience and expertise enables us to deliver exceptional results for our clients.

Let us join forces to transform your mechatronics ideas into tangible solutions. Contact COLETEK today to discuss your project and explore how our Mechatronics Prototyping service can empower your business in Mount Cole, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia.