Mechatronics Prototyping for Dundonnell

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 Dundonnell, Grampians, Victoria, Australia, to transform innovative ideas into reality through comprehensive mechatronics prototyping services. Our team of experienced engineers possesses deep understanding of the challenges faced by local businesses across industries, and we tailor our approach to meet your specific requirements.

Our mechatronics prototyping process starts with thorough requirements capture and analysis. We collaborate closely with you to refine your vision and identify potential engineering trade-offs. Our skilled engineers then develop detailed design plans, encompassing all aspects from integration planning to testing and iteration. We maintain an in-house prototyping lab equipped for rapid hardware and software development, ensuring seamless refinement of your prototypes.

We understand the importance of seamless collaboration, especially in regional settings. Our team is adept at remote collaboration, leveraging advanced digital tools to facilitate effective communication and progress updates. We also offer periodic design reviews and support across metropolitan and regional clients, ensuring a seamless and collaborative experience throughout the process.

Our proven track record includes over 150 successful R&D and new product development projects. We have received recognition for our innovative products and design ingenuity, and our founder, Luke Cole, has contributed to notable industry initiatives. With COLETEK, you can be confident that your mechatronics prototyping needs are in capable hands.

Contact us today to discuss your mechatronics prototyping needs and explore how our expertise can help you bring your innovative ideas to life.