Mechatronics Prototyping for Batesford

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 Batesford, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, to seamlessly transform innovative ideas into tangible products through our comprehensive Mechatronics Prototyping services. Our team of experienced engineers possesses deep expertise in robotics, electronics, embedded systems, AI, and product development, ensuring robust and efficient prototyping solutions.

We collaborate closely with clients every step of the way, from initial requirements capture through design decisions, prototyping, iteration, integration, testing, and production-readiness planning. Our agile approach enables us to adapt to your unique needs and deliver tangible results quickly.

Whether you require proof-of-concept work, prototype refinement, design reviews, or technical feasibility assessments, COLETEK has the technical expertise and infrastructure to support your endeavors. We maintain an in-house prototyping lab equipped with advanced tools and technologies to expedite your product development process.

Our commitment to remote collaboration and Australia-wide support ensures seamless interaction regardless of your location. We prioritize clear communication and timely updates to keep you fully informed throughout the process.

At COLETEK, we have delivered over 150 R&D and new product development projects across hardware and software, earning recognition for our innovative solutions. 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, bringing extensive industry experience to every project.