Mechatronics Prototyping for Crossover

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 Crossover, Gippsland, Victoria, Australia, to bring innovative mechatronics products and solutions to life. Our team of experienced engineers thrives on tackling complex challenges and transforming ideas into tangible realities.

We understand the unique needs of regional businesses and offer tailored mechatronics prototyping services that seamlessly integrate with your project goals. From requirements capture and design decisions to prototyping, iteration, testing, and production-readiness planning, we guide you through every step of the process.

Our comprehensive approach encompasses all aspects of mechatronics development, including requirements capture, engineering trade-offs, integration planning, and testing and iteration. We leverage advanced tools and technologies to deliver robust and reliable prototypes that meet your specific needs.

Remote collaboration is an integral part of our process, allowing us to seamlessly work with clients across regional and metropolitan areas. We prioritize clear communication and regular updates to ensure you stay informed and engaged throughout the project.

With over 150 successful R&D and new product development projects under our belt, COLETEK has established itself as a trusted partner for businesses seeking to innovate and disrupt their industries. Let us help you harness the power of mechatronics to achieve remarkable results.