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 Muskerry, Bendigo, Victoria, Australia, to transform innovative ideas into reality through comprehensive mechatronics prototyping services. Our team of experienced engineers specializes in bringing complex mechanical and electrical systems to life, from initial concept development through to production-ready deployment.
Our mechatronics prototyping process starts with a thorough understanding of your project goals and technical requirements. We collaborate closely with you to capture and refine your vision, considering every aspect from functionality to aesthetics and manufacturability. Our engineers then develop detailed design specifications and meticulously execute them using advanced prototyping tools and technologies.
We understand the importance of iterative development and continuous refinement. Our team conducts regular design reviews and testing sessions to ensure your prototype meets your expectations and evolves alongside your vision. We also provide comprehensive documentation throughout the process, enabling seamless integration into your production workflow.
Whether you require a proof-of-concept model, a refined prototype, or assistance with production-readiness planning, COLETEK is your trusted partner. Our Australia-wide support network and remote collaboration capabilities allow us to seamlessly work with clients across regional and metropolitan areas.
Let us join you on your journey to bring your mechatronics innovations to life. Contact COLETEK today and discover the power of collaborative prototyping for your business in Muskerry, Bendigo, Victoria, Australia.
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.