Mechatronics Prototyping for Argyle

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 Argyle, Macedon Rangers, Victoria, Australia, to bring innovative mechatronics products and solutions to life. Our team of experienced engineers has successfully supported over 150 R&D and new product development projects across hardware and software.

We understand the unique challenges and opportunities associated with mechatronics prototyping in regional areas. Our flexible approach includes remote collaboration, periodic design reviews, and support across both metropolitan and remote clients. We seamlessly navigate logistics across vast distances to ensure seamless project execution.

Our comprehensive services cover every stage of the product development lifecycle, from requirements capture and engineering trade-offs to integration planning, testing, and production-readiness. We prioritize iterative development and continuous refinement through regular feedback loops.

Whether you need to validate the feasibility of an idea through a proof-of-concept, refine a prototype, or prepare your product for market, COLETEK is your trusted partner. Our in-house prototyping lab and Australia-wide network of collaborators enable us to deliver tailored solutions that meet your specific needs.

Let us join you on your journey to transform innovative ideas into tangible products that enhance your business operations and empower your competitive edge. Contact us today to discuss your mechatronics prototyping needs and explore how COLETEK can contribute to your success in Argyle, Macedon Rangers, Victoria, Australia.