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 Moyarra, Gippsland, Victoria, Australia, to bring innovative products and solutions to life through our comprehensive mechatronics prototyping services. Our team of experienced engineers specializes in transforming ideas into tangible prototypes, iteratively refining them to meet your evolving needs.
Our mechatronics prototyping process starts with a thorough understanding of your project requirements and goals. We collaborate closely with you to capture and refine your vision, considering every aspect from functionality to aesthetics. Our engineers then delve into design reviews, exploring potential trade-offs and optimizing your project for success.
We maintain an in-house prototyping lab equipped with advanced tools and technologies to bring your ideas to life swiftly. Our iterative approach involves regular testing and refinement, ensuring that your prototype meets your expectations. We also offer production-readiness planning and handover assistance to seamlessly transition your project into full-scale production.
Whether you require a proof-of-concept model, a refined prototype, or assistance with design reviews and technical feasibility assessments, COLETEK is your trusted partner. Our Australia-wide support and remote collaboration capabilities enable us to work seamlessly with clients across regional and metropolitan areas.
Let us join forces and transform your innovative ideas into tangible solutions. Contact COLETEK today to discuss your mechatronics prototyping needs and schedule a consultation.
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.