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 Barongarook West to transform 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 deep understanding of your project goals and technical requirements. We collaborate closely with you to capture and refine your vision, considering every aspect from requirements capture to engineering trade-offs, integration planning, testing, and production-readiness. This iterative approach ensures that your prototypes are aligned with your expectations and seamlessly transition into production.
We recognize the unique challenges of remote collaboration and the need for periodic design reviews in geographically dispersed regions. Our Australia-wide support network enables seamless interaction and facilitates effective knowledge transfer throughout the process. Whether you require on-site or remote support, our team is committed to delivering exceptional results.
Our extensive experience encompasses various project types, including proof-of-concept work, prototype refinement, design reviews, technical feasibility assessments, and production-readiness planning. We have successfully collaborated with clients in industries such as robotics, electronics, medical devices, and industrial automation, demonstrating our adaptability and ability to tailor our services to diverse needs.
At COLETEK, we are driven by a passion for innovation and a commitment to delivering tangible outcomes. Our proven track record and satisfied clients speak volumes about our capabilities. Let us partner with you to transform your mechatronics ideas into reality and achieve remarkable results.
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.