Mechatronics Prototyping for Nicholson

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 Nicholson, Lakes & Wilderness, Victoria, Australia, to bring innovative mechatronics products and solutions to life. Our team of experienced engineers specializes in transforming ideas into tangible prototypes, iteratively refining them to achieve production readiness.

Our mechatronics prototyping process starts with in-depth requirements capture and engineering trade-offs. We collaborate closely with clients, leveraging remote collaboration tools for seamless interaction regardless of location. Periodic design reviews ensure alignment and progress towards project goals.

We have successfully supported clients across diverse industries, from robotics and automation to medical devices and consumer electronics. Our comprehensive services include proof-of-concept work, prototype refinement, design reviews, technical feasibility assessments, and production-readiness planning.

Our dedicated prototyping lab enables rapid hardware and software development, testing, and refinement. We prioritize clear communication and transparency throughout the process, providing regular updates and progress reports.

Let us join you on your journey to bring your mechatronics vision to life. Contact COLETEK today and discover how our expertise and collaborative approach can empower your business in Nicholson, Lakes & Wilderness, Victoria, Australia.