Mechatronics Prototyping for Drumborg

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 Drumborg and across the Great Ocean Road region to transform innovative ideas into reality through comprehensive mechatronics prototyping services. Our team of experienced engineers has successfully collaborated with clients on diverse projects, ranging from proof-of-concept work to production-readiness planning.

Our process starts with in-depth requirements capture and engineering trade-offs to ensure a clear understanding of your project's technical feasibility. We then collaboratively refine your design, iterate rapidly through prototypes, and conduct thorough testing to ensure your product meets expectations. Our comprehensive support extends beyond prototyping, encompassing production-readiness planning and seamless handover to your team.

Remote collaboration is at the core of our approach, enabling us to support clients across regional and metropolitan areas with ease. We prioritize clear and consistent communication throughout the process, ensuring you stay informed and engaged every step of the way.

Our proven track record includes over 150 successful R&D and new product development projects, supported by our state-of-the-art prototyping lab. Our founder and principal engineer, Luke Cole, holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronics and a Bachelor of Information Technology, bringing over 25 years of industry expertise to every project.

Let us join you on your journey to bring your mechatronics innovations to life. Contact COLETEK today to discuss your project and explore how our expertise can complement your business in Drumborg, Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia.