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).

Mechatronics Prototyping for Businesses in Natte Yallock, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia

At COLETEK, we empower businesses in Natte Yallock, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia, to innovate and bring groundbreaking products to market through our comprehensive Mechatronics Prototyping services. Our team of experienced engineers possesses deep expertise in robotics, electronics, embedded systems, AI, and product development, ensuring that your project is in capable hands.

Our Mechatronics Prototyping process starts with a thorough understanding of your business needs and goals. We collaborate closely with you to capture requirements, identify potential trade-offs, and develop a detailed engineering plan. This includes iterative design reviews, prototyping, testing, and refinement to ensure your product meets your expectations.

We understand the importance of seamless integration and production readiness. Our engineers will work alongside you to develop a comprehensive integration plan and provide guidance on testing and refining your product for production. We can also assist with production-readiness planning, ensuring a smooth transition from prototyping to manufacturing.

Remote collaboration is at the core of our approach, enabling us to support clients across regional and metropolitan areas. Our Australia-wide network of experts ensures that you receive personalized attention and guidance throughout the entire process.

With over 150 successful R&D and new product development projects under our belt, COLETEK has a proven track record of delivering innovative solutions that meet the highest industry standards. Let us be your trusted partner in Mechatronics Prototyping and unlock the potential of your next game-changing product.

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Mechatronics Prototyping for Natte Yallock – Selected Client Testimonials

This is a sample of public feedback from a broader range of client work.

Working with Luke has been a standout experience. His technical ability is second to none, and he brings a level of dedication and professionalism that makes every project genuinely enjoyable to be part of. Highly recommended.

COLETEK proved to be the perfect choice to help us kick our project off. Their analysis of the problem we presented with them with, and their suggestions for the most efficient and effective way to achieve a solution prevented us wasting time and money heading down the wrong path. I'd recommend COLETEK without any reservations.