Mechatronics Prototyping for Carpendeit

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 Carpendeit to transform innovative ideas into tangible products through comprehensive mechatronics prototyping services. Our team of experienced engineers has successfully supported clients across industries in transforming concepts into market-ready solutions.

Our mechatronics prototyping process starts with a thorough understanding of your requirements. We collaborate closely with you to capture and refine your vision, considering every technical aspect from requirements capture to integration planning and testing. Our iterative approach allows for continuous refinement and optimization of your prototype, ensuring it meets your expectations.

We understand the importance of seamless collaboration, especially in regional settings. Our remote-first approach enables us to work effectively with clients across Victoria, facilitating periodic design reviews and updates through secure online platforms. This ensures transparency and accountability throughout the process.

Our in-house prototyping lab is equipped with advanced tools and technologies to accelerate hardware and software development. We leverage this facility to refine your prototypes, ensuring they are production-ready. Our team can also assist with the handover process, guiding you through the transition from development to deployment.

Whether you require assistance with proof-of-concept work, prototype refinement, design reviews, or technical feasibility assessments, COLETEK is your trusted partner. Our proven track record and client testimonials speak to our expertise in transforming innovative ideas into tangible solutions. Let us join you on your journey to bring your mechatronics product to life.