Mechatronics Prototyping for Avalon

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 Avalon, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, to bring innovative mechatronics products and solutions to life. Our team of experienced engineers specializes in rapid prototyping, design refinement, and technical feasibility assessments across a wide range of industries.

We understand the challenges of bringing complex mechatronics projects to market. From requirements capture and engineering trade-offs to integration planning and testing, we guide you through every step of the process. Our in-house prototyping lab facilitates rapid iteration and refinement, ensuring your product is production-ready when it matters.

We embrace remote collaboration and maintain an Australia-wide support network, enabling us to seamlessly work with clients across regional and metropolitan areas. Our collaborative approach fosters open communication and ensures your project is tailored to your specific needs and goals.

Our proven track record includes over 150 successful R&D and new product development projects for clients in diverse industries. We have received recognition for our innovative products and design expertise, and our founder, Luke Cole, has contributed to notable industry initiatives.

Whether you need to validate a concept, refine your design, or achieve production readiness, COLETEK is your trusted partner in mechatronics prototyping. Contact us today to discuss your project and explore how we can help you achieve remarkable results.