Mechatronics Prototyping for Coolaroo

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 Coolaroo, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, to bring innovative mechatronics products and solutions to life. Our team of experienced engineers thrives on tackling complex challenges and transforming ideas into tangible realities.

Our Mechatronics Prototyping service starts with in-depth understanding of your project goals and technical requirements. We collaborate closely with you to capture and refine your vision, ensuring we capture the essence of your innovative product. Through iterative design reviews and prototyping, we refine your concept, addressing engineering trade-offs and ensuring optimal functionality.

We seamlessly integrate testing and iteration into our process, allowing for continuous refinement and optimization. Our comprehensive production-readiness planning ensures a smooth transition from prototype to market-ready product. We can also assist with handover, providing comprehensive documentation and training materials to empower your team.

Whether you require support for proof-of-concept work, prototype refinement, design reviews, or technical feasibility assessments, COLETEK is your trusted partner. Our Australia-wide support network enables us to collaborate seamlessly with clients across regional and metropolitan areas.

Let us join forces and harness the power of mechatronics to propel your business forward. Contact us today to discuss your project and discover how COLETEK can help you achieve remarkable results.