Mechatronics Prototyping for Tyaak

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 Tyaak, Bendigo, Victoria, Australia, to bring innovative mechatronics products and solutions to life. Our team of experienced engineers specializes in rapid prototyping, design refinement, and technical feasibility assessments across a wide range of industries.

Our process starts with in-depth requirements capture and collaborative design discussions. We then leverage our state-of-the-art prototyping lab to bring your ideas to life swiftly and efficiently. Our iterative approach involves regular design reviews, testing, and refinement to ensure your product meets your expectations.

We understand the unique challenges of remote collaboration and the need for seamless support across regional and metropolitan clients. Our Australia-wide network of engineers enables us to provide comprehensive services regardless of your location.

Our proven track record includes over 150 successful R&D and new product development projects for clients across hardware and software. We have received recognition for our innovative products and design expertise, and our founder, Luke Cole, has contributed to industry-leading organizations like ANU and CSIRO.

Whether you need assistance with proof-of-concept work, prototype refinement, design reviews, or production-readiness planning, COLETEK is your trusted partner in mechatronics prototyping. Contact us today to discuss your project and discover how we can help you achieve remarkable results.