Mechatronics Prototyping for Heywood

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 Heywood, Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia, to bring innovative products and technologies to life through comprehensive mechatronics prototyping services. Our team of experienced engineers has successfully supported numerous projects across industries, from robotics and electronics to AI and product development.

Our mechatronics prototyping process starts with in-depth requirements capture and engineering trade-offs, ensuring a clear understanding of your project goals. We then collaborate with you to refine design decisions, develop prototypes, and iterate rapidly based on feedback. Our state-of-the-art prototyping lab facilitates efficient hardware and software development, testing, and refinement.

We understand the importance of seamless integration and testing throughout the process. Our team will work closely with you to establish clear integration plans and testing protocols, ensuring your product is production-ready. We can also provide guidance on production-readiness planning, ensuring a smooth transition from prototyping to manufacturing.

Whether you need support with proof-of-concept work, prototype refinement, design reviews, or technical feasibility assessments, COLETEK is your trusted partner. Our Australia-wide support network enables us to collaborate effectively with clients across regional and metropolitan areas.

Let us join forces to transform your innovative ideas into tangible products that will revolutionize your industry. Contact COLETEK today and discover the power of mechatronics prototyping for your business in Heywood, Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia.