Mechatronics Prototyping for Cobains

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 Australian businesses in Cobains, Lakes Wilderness, Victoria, to transform innovative ideas into reality through comprehensive mechatronics prototyping services. 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 in-depth requirements capture and engineering trade-offs, ensuring a clear understanding of your project's technical feasibility and potential. We then collaboratively refine your design, iteratively testing and refining prototypes to achieve optimal performance and functionality. Our prototyping lab facilitates rapid hardware and software development, testing, and refinement, ensuring a seamless transition from concept to production-readiness.

We understand the importance of remote collaboration and seamless support across regional and metropolitan clients. Our Australia-wide network of engineers enables us to provide periodic design reviews, collaborate effectively on complex projects, and deliver exceptional results regardless of physical location.

Whether you require proof-of-concept work, prototype refinement, design reviews, or production-readiness planning, COLETEK is your trusted partner in mechatronics prototyping. Our proven track record and client testimonials speak volumes about our capabilities and unwavering commitment to delivering innovative and impactful solutions.

Contact us today to discuss your mechatronics prototyping needs and explore how COLETEK can help you bring your groundbreaking ideas to life.