Mechatronics Prototyping for Tandarook

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 Tandarook and across the Great Ocean Road region to bring innovative products and technologies to life through our comprehensive mechatronics prototyping services. Our team of experienced engineers has successfully supported numerous projects, from proof-of-concept work to production-readiness planning.

Our mechatronics prototyping process starts with a thorough understanding of your requirements and goals. We collaborate closely with you to capture and refine your ideas, considering every aspect from feasibility analysis to design reviews and iterative testing. Our in-house prototyping lab enables rapid hardware and software development, ensuring efficient refinement and optimization of your prototypes.

We understand the importance of remote collaboration and seamless communication, especially in regional areas. Our team is adept at working effectively in a distributed environment, utilizing advanced digital tools and collaborative platforms to ensure seamless interaction throughout the process.

Our expertise spans various technical areas relevant to mechatronics prototyping, including requirements capture, engineering trade-offs, integration planning, and comprehensive testing. We are committed to delivering robust and reliable prototypes that meet your expectations and accelerate your product development journey.

Whether you need support with initial concept exploration, iterative refinement, or production-readiness planning, COLETEK is your trusted partner in mechatronics prototyping. Contact us today to discuss your project and discover how our innovative solutions can empower your business to achieve remarkable results.