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 Yangery and beyond to bring innovative mechatronics products and solutions to life. Our team of experienced engineers has successfully supported over 150 R&D and new product development projects across hardware and software, collaborating seamlessly with clients from diverse industries.
Our mechatronics prototyping process starts with a deep understanding of your requirements. We work closely with you to capture and refine your vision, considering every aspect from functional design to manufacturing readiness. Our iterative approach involves regular design reviews, prototyping, testing, and refinement to ensure your product meets and exceeds expectations.
We understand the importance of remote collaboration and seamless communication. Our Australia-wide support network enables us to effectively collaborate with clients across regional and metropolitan areas. Whether you require on-site or remote review of your project, our team is dedicated to ensuring clear and consistent communication throughout the process.
Our extensive experience and proven track record in mechatronics prototyping make us the ideal partner for businesses in Yangery and beyond. We have received recognition for our product innovation and collaborate with leading organizations such as ANU, CSIRO, and NICTA/Data61. Let us help you transform your innovative ideas into tangible solutions.
Contact us today to discuss your mechatronics prototyping needs and explore how COLETEK can support your business in achieving remarkable results.
This is a sample of public feedback from a broader range of client work.
COLETEK proved to be the perfect choice to help us kick our project off. Their analysis of the problem we presented with them with, and their suggestions for the most efficient and effective way to achieve a solution prevented us wasting time and money heading down the wrong path. I'd recommend COLETEK without any reservations.
Working with Luke has been a standout experience. His technical ability is second to none, and he brings a level of dedication and professionalism that makes every project genuinely enjoyable to be part of. Highly recommended.