Mechatronics Prototyping for Mount Emu

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 Emu, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia, to bring innovative mechatronics products and solutions to life. Our experienced team has successfully supported over 150 R&D and new product development projects across hardware and software, collaborating seamlessly with clients from diverse industries.

Our mechatronics prototyping process starts with in-depth requirements capture and engineering trade-offs, ensuring a clear understanding of your project goals. We then collaboratively refine your design, iteratively testing and refining prototypes to achieve optimal performance. Our comprehensive support extends beyond prototyping, encompassing integration planning, testing, production-readiness planning, and seamless handover to your team.

We understand the unique challenges of remote collaboration and regularly work with clients across regional and metropolitan areas. Our flexible approach and Australia-wide support network enable us to deliver exceptional results regardless of your location.

Whether you need assistance with proof-of-concept work, prototype refinement, design reviews, or technical feasibility assessments, COLETEK is your trusted partner. Our proven track record and client testimonials speak to our expertise in transforming innovative ideas into tangible products.

Contact us today to discuss your mechatronics prototyping needs and explore how our team can help you achieve remarkable results.