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 Lucknow, Lakes Wilderness, Victoria, Australia, to transform innovative ideas into reality through comprehensive mechatronics prototyping services. Our team of experienced engineers possesses deep expertise in robotics, electronics, embedded systems, AI, and product development, ensuring robust and efficient solutions tailored to your specific needs.
Our mechatronics prototyping process starts with thorough requirements capture and analysis. We collaborate closely with you to understand your vision, technical challenges, and desired outcomes. This collaborative approach allows us to identify potential engineering trade-offs and suggest optimal solutions. We then develop detailed integration plans and conduct thorough testing and iteration to refine your prototypes rapidly.
We understand the importance of seamless collaboration and effective communication during the prototyping process. Our team is adept at remote collaboration tools and maintains open communication channels throughout the engagement. We can also facilitate periodic design reviews at your location or our in-house prototyping lab, depending on your preference.
Our extensive experience spans over 150 successful R&D and new product development projects across hardware and software. We have collaborated with clients across industries, from medical devices to industrial automation, and have received recognition for our innovative solutions.
Let us join you on your journey to bring your mechatronics ideas to life. Contact COLETEK today to schedule a consultation and discuss your project requirements in greater detail.
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.