Mechatronics Prototyping for Edenhope

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 Edenhope and the Grampians region to transform their innovative ideas into reality through comprehensive mechatronics prototyping services. Our team of experienced engineers has successfully collaborated with clients across industries to refine concepts, validate feasibility, and accelerate product development cycles.

Our mechatronics prototyping process starts with a thorough understanding of your project goals and technical requirements. We collaborate closely with you to capture and refine your vision, considering factors such as functionality, usability, and manufacturability. This collaborative approach ensures that your prototypes are aligned with your business objectives and technical needs.

We leverage advanced technologies and tools to deliver high-quality prototypes rapidly. Our in-house prototyping lab enables us to iterate quickly, testing and refining your design concepts through functional prototypes and design reviews. This iterative approach allows us to identify and address potential challenges before moving towards production readiness.

Beyond technical expertise, we understand the importance of seamless collaboration and effective communication throughout the process. Our team works seamlessly with clients located across regional and metropolitan areas, utilizing remote collaboration tools and periodic design reviews to ensure transparency and alignment.

Whether you require assistance with proof-of-concept work, prototype refinement, design reviews, or production-readiness planning, COLETEK is your trusted partner in mechatronics prototyping. Contact us today to discuss your project and explore how our expertise can help you bring your innovative ideas to life.