Mechatronics Prototyping for Wehla

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 Wehla, 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 collaborative approach starts with understanding your unique requirements and challenges. We work alongside you to capture requirements, refine design decisions, and iterate rapidly through prototyping stages. Our in-house prototyping lab facilitates efficient hardware and software development, testing, and refinement.

We understand the importance of seamless integration and production readiness. Our engineers meticulously plan integration strategies, ensuring seamless transitions from prototype to production. We also provide comprehensive testing and validation services to ensure your product meets all performance expectations.

Whether you need to validate the feasibility of a concept, refine an existing prototype, or prepare for production, COLETEK is your trusted partner. We have successfully supported clients across diverse industries, from robotics and medical devices to precision agriculture and industrial automation.

Our commitment to collaborative and Australia-wide support ensures that you receive the highest quality engineering services, regardless of your location. Get in touch today to discuss your mechatronics prototyping needs and discover how COLETEK can help you achieve remarkable results.