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 Yarram and across Gippsland to harness the power of mechatronics. Our experienced engineers collaborate with you to translate your innovative ideas into tangible prototypes, accelerating your journey from concept to market.
Our mechatronics prototyping services encompass every step of the process, from requirements capture and design decisions to prototyping, iteration, integration, testing, and production-readiness planning. We leverage advanced technologies and tools to deliver robust and reliable prototypes that meet your specific needs.
We understand the unique challenges faced by businesses in regional areas like Yarram. Our remote collaboration capabilities and Australia-wide support network ensure seamless interaction and efficient progress, regardless of your location. We prioritize clear communication and regular updates to keep you fully informed throughout the process.
Our team has successfully completed over 150 R&D and new product development projects for clients across industries. We have a proven track record of delivering innovative solutions that meet and exceed expectations. Our in-house prototyping lab enables us to rapidly iterate and refine your ideas, bringing them to life with speed and efficiency.
Let us partner with you to transform your vision into reality. Contact COLETEK today and discover the potential of mechatronics for your business in Yarram, Gippsland, Victoria, Australia.
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.