Mechatronics Prototyping for Port Fairy

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 Port Fairy and the Great Ocean Road region to bring innovative products and solutions to life through our comprehensive mechatronics prototyping services. Our team of experienced engineers and product developers have collaborated with clients across diverse industries to refine concepts, validate feasibility, and accelerate progress from ideation to production-readiness.

Our mechatronics prototyping process starts with a thorough understanding of your project goals and technical requirements. We collaborate closely with you to capture and refine your vision, considering factors such as functionality, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness. Our engineers then develop detailed design plans and utilize advanced prototyping tools and technologies to bring your ideas to life.

We understand the importance of remote collaboration and periodic design reviews in a regional setting. Our team is equipped to work seamlessly with clients across metropolitan and regional areas, facilitating seamless communication and progress updates through secure online platforms and physical meetings when necessary. We also maintain an in-house prototyping lab for rapid hardware and software development, testing, and refinement.

Our extensive experience and proven track record in mechatronics prototyping enable us to deliver reliable and efficient solutions that meet your specific needs. We have successfully supported clients in various industries, including robotics, medical devices, consumer electronics, and industrial automation.

Let us join you on your journey to innovation and market leadership. Contact COLETEK today to discuss your mechatronics prototyping needs and explore how our expertise can complement your business in Port Fairy and the Great Ocean Road region.