Mechatronics Prototyping for Wairewa

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 Wairewa, Lakes Wilderness, Victoria, Australia, to bring innovative mechatronics products and solutions to life. Our experienced team has successfully supported numerous projects across industries, from robotics and automation to medical devices and industrial automation.

Our mechatronics prototyping process starts with a deep understanding of your requirements. We collaborate closely with you to capture and refine your ideas, considering every aspect from feasibility analysis to production-readiness planning. Our iterative approach involves regular design reviews, prototyping, testing, and refinement to ensure your product meets your expectations.

We leverage advanced technologies and maintain an in-house prototyping lab to expedite the development process. Our team has access to state-of-the-art equipment and software tools to bring your vision to life. We also have extensive experience in remote collaboration, supporting clients across regional and metropolitan areas.

Whether you need assistance with proof-of-concept work, prototype refinement, design reviews, or technical feasibility assessments, COLETEK is your trusted partner. We are committed to delivering innovative and practical solutions that meet your specific needs and industry requirements.

Our founder and principal engineer, Luke Cole, holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronics and a Bachelor of Information Technology in Software Development from ANU. With over 25 years of experience, Luke has contributed to numerous projects associated with leading organizations such as ANU, CSIRO, NICTA/Data61, and Seeing Machines.

Contact COLETEK today to discuss your mechatronics prototyping needs and explore how we can help you achieve remarkable results.