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 Porcupine Ridge, Bendigo, Victoria, Australia, to bring innovative mechatronics products and solutions to life. Our team of experienced engineers specializes in transforming ideas into tangible prototypes, iteratively refining them to achieve production readiness.
Our mechatronics prototyping services cover the entire development lifecycle, from requirements capture and design decisions to prototyping, iteration, integration, testing, and handover. We collaborate closely with clients, leveraging remote tools and Australia-wide support to deliver exceptional outcomes.
Our extensive experience spans various industries, enabling us to tackle diverse challenges. We have successfully supported clients in sectors such as robotics, medical devices, automation, and consumer electronics. Our proven track record includes over 150 R&D and new product development projects, demonstrating our ability to deliver impactful results.
We understand the unique needs of businesses in regional areas like Porcupine Ridge, Bendigo. We prioritize clear communication, timely updates, and flexible engagement models to ensure a seamless collaboration. Our in-house prototyping lab and Australia-wide network of partners enable us to deliver high-quality prototypes and support your journey from concept to market.
Let us join forces to transform your innovative ideas into tangible solutions. Contact COLETEK today to discuss your mechatronics prototyping needs and explore how we can empower your business in Porcupine Ridge, Bendigo, Victoria, Australia, to achieve remarkable breakthroughs.
This is a sample of public feedback from a broader range of client work.
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.
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.