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 Gipsy Point, Lakes Wilderness, Victoria, Australia, to bring innovative products and technologies to life through comprehensive mechatronics prototyping services. Our team of experienced engineers has successfully supported numerous projects across industries, from robotics and automation to medical devices and consumer electronics.
Our mechatronics prototyping process starts with a thorough understanding of your project goals and technical requirements. We collaborate closely with you to capture requirements, identify potential trade-offs, and develop a detailed engineering plan. Our in-house prototyping lab enables rapid iteration and refinement of your design, ensuring optimal performance and manufacturability.
We understand the importance of seamless collaboration and periodic review during the prototyping process. Our team is equipped to work effectively both remotely and on-site, accommodating your preferences and logistical constraints. We can seamlessly support clients across regional and metropolitan areas, ensuring a consistent and collaborative experience throughout.
Our commitment to innovation and excellence has earned us recognition from industry leaders. We have received multiple Good Design Awards for product innovation and have contributed to industry-wide initiatives like the Robotics Roadmap for Australia. With over 150 successful projects under our belt, we have the expertise and resources to deliver exceptional mechatronics prototyping services tailored to your specific needs.
Let us join you on your journey to bring your groundbreaking ideas to life. Contact COLETEK today to discuss your mechatronics prototyping needs and explore how our team can empower your business in Gipsy Point, Lakes Wilderness, Victoria, Australia.
This is a sample of public feedback from a broader range of client work.
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.
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.