Mechatronics Prototyping for Gisborne

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).

COLETEK empowers businesses in Gisborne and the Macedon Ranges to bring innovative mechatronics products and solutions to life. With extensive experience across robotics, electronics, embedded systems, AI, and product development, our team can help you navigate every step of the process, from initial concept exploration to production-readiness.

Our mechatronics prototyping services include comprehensive support from requirements capture through design decisions, prototyping, iteration, integration, testing, and handover. We understand the importance of collaboration and maintain an open and transparent communication approach throughout the process.

We can assist with various project types, including proof-of-concept work, prototype refinement, design reviews, technical feasibility assessments, and production-readiness planning. Our team will work closely with you to capture your requirements, identify potential trade-offs, and develop a tailored plan that aligns with your business objectives.

Whether you need support for a small-scale project or a complex, Australia-wide rollout, COLETEK is your trusted partner. We have successfully collaborated with clients across regional and metropolitan areas, delivering innovative solutions that have transformed their businesses.

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