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 Drysdale, Greater Melbourne & Mornington Peninsula & Geelong 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 a deep understanding of your project goals and technical requirements. We collaborate closely with you to capture every nuance of your vision, ensuring we deliver prototypes that precisely meet your expectations. We seamlessly navigate through the entire process, from initial design reviews and feasibility assessments to production-readiness planning and handover.
We understand the unique challenges of working across regional and metropolitan areas. Our remote collaboration tools and Australia-wide support network enable seamless interaction and efficient progress, regardless of physical location. We prioritize clear and consistent communication throughout the process, ensuring you stay informed and empowered every step of the way.
Our extensive experience encompasses a wide range of mechatronics projects, from proof-of-concept work and prototype refinement to design reviews and technical feasibility assessments. We have successfully collaborated with clients across industries, helping them achieve remarkable breakthroughs in fields such as robotics, automation, medical devices, and consumer electronics.
Let us join you on your journey to innovation and market dominance. Contact COLETEK today to discuss your Mechatronics Prototyping needs and discover how our expertise can empower your business to achieve exceptional results.
This is a sample of public feedback from a broader range of client work.
COLETEK proved to be the perfect choice to help us kick our project off. Their analysis of the problem we presented with them with, and their suggestions for the most efficient and effective way to achieve a solution prevented us wasting time and money heading down the wrong path. I'd recommend COLETEK without any reservations.
Working with Luke has been a standout experience. His technical ability is second to none, and he brings a level of dedication and professionalism that makes every project genuinely enjoyable to be part of. Highly recommended.