Mechatronics Prototyping for Lorne

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 Lorne and the surrounding areas to innovate and bring groundbreaking products and solutions to market. Our Mechatronics Prototyping service combines expert engineering knowledge with advanced technology to refine your ideas from concept to production-ready prototypes.

Our experienced team works closely with clients to understand their specific needs and challenges. We then delve into requirements capture, engineering trade-offs, and integration planning to ensure a seamless and efficient prototyping process. We leverage our in-house prototyping lab to rapidly iterate on your design, refining functionality and aesthetics with each iteration.

We understand the importance of seamless collaboration, especially in regional settings. Our remote-first approach enables us to work effectively with clients across metropolitan and regional areas. We prioritize clear and consistent communication throughout the process, ensuring you stay informed and engaged every step of the way.

Our commitment to innovation has earned us recognition from esteemed organizations like the Good Design Awards. Our founder and principal engineer, Luke Cole, holds a wealth of experience, having contributed to projects alongside leading institutions like ANU, CSIRO, and NICTA.

Whether you need to validate the feasibility of a new product, refine your design, or prepare for production readiness, COLETEK is your trusted partner in Mechatronics Prototyping. Contact us today to discuss your project and discover how we can help you achieve remarkable results.