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 Tanjil South to transform innovative ideas into tangible products through comprehensive mechatronics prototyping services. Our team of experienced engineers and product developers collaborate closely with clients to navigate every step of the process, from initial requirements capture to production-readiness planning.
Our mechatronics prototyping expertise spans various technical areas, including requirements capture, engineering trade-offs, integration planning, testing, and iteration. We leverage advanced tools and technologies to deliver high-quality prototypes that meet your specific needs and industry requirements.
We understand the importance of effective collaboration in regional settings. Our remote-first approach enables seamless interaction and periodic design reviews, ensuring seamless collaboration regardless of physical location. We support clients across metropolitan and regional areas in Australia, seamlessly navigating logistics and deployment challenges.
Our proven track record includes over 150 successful R&D and new product development projects for clients across industries. We have received recognition for our innovative products and design capabilities, and our founder, Luke Cole, has contributed to notable industry initiatives.
Let us partner with you to transform your mechatronics concepts into tangible solutions. Contact us today to discuss your project and explore how COLETEK can help you achieve remarkable results.
This is a sample of public feedback from a broader range of client work.
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.
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.