Mechatronics Prototyping for Warrong

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 Warrong, Great Ocean Rd & Otway Ranges, Victoria, Australia, to bring innovative products and solutions 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 medical devices.

We understand the challenges of transforming innovative ideas into tangible products. Our process starts with thorough requirements capture and engineering trade-offs, ensuring a clear understanding of your project's potential. We then collaboratively refine your design through iterative prototyping, testing, and refinement. Our in-house prototyping lab facilitates rapid hardware and software development, ensuring efficient progress towards production readiness.

Whether you require assistance with proof-of-concept work, prototype refinement, design reviews, or technical feasibility assessments, COLETEK is your trusted partner. We seamlessly integrate with clients across regional and metropolitan areas, offering periodic design reviews and remote collaboration capabilities. Our Australia-wide support network ensures seamless project execution from concept to completion.

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 Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronics and a Bachelor of Information Technology in Software Development from ANU. His extensive experience and industry connections further strengthen our capabilities.

Let us join you on your journey to bring your mechatronics-powered product to life. Contact COLETEK today and discover the power of collaborative innovation for your business in Warrong, Great Ocean Rd & Otway Ranges, Victoria, Australia.