Mechatronics Prototyping for Hamilton

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 Hamilton, Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia, to bring innovative mechatronics products and solutions to life. Our team of experienced engineers thrives on tackling complex challenges and transforming ideas into tangible realities. We specialize in all aspects of mechatronics prototyping, from requirements capture and design decisions to prototyping, iteration, testing, and production-readiness planning.

Our collaborative approach fosters open communication and transparency throughout the process. We seamlessly integrate remote collaboration tools to ensure seamless interaction regardless of physical location. Regular design reviews and periodic updates ensure alignment with your vision and expectations. We understand the unique logistical challenges of working across regional and metropolitan areas and proactively plan for efficient delivery.

Our extensive experience encompasses a wide range of mechatronics projects, from proof-of-concept work and prototype refinement to design reviews and technical feasibility assessments. We have successfully delivered over 150 R&D and new product development projects across hardware and software, collaborating with clients across industries. Our in-house prototyping lab facilitates rapid hardware and software development, testing, and refinement.

Luke Cole, founder and principal engineer at COLETEK, brings over 25 years of hands-on experience to the team. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronics and a Bachelor of Information Technology in Software Development from ANU. Luke has contributed to notable projects associated with ANU, CSIRO, NICTA/Data61, Seeing Machines, and Hemisphere GPS / BEELINE.

Let us join you on your journey to innovate and disrupt the market with remarkable mechatronics solutions. Contact COLETEK today to discuss your project and discover how our expertise can complement your vision.