Mechatronics Prototyping for Ferny Creek

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 Ferny Creek businesses to innovate and transform their ideas into reality through comprehensive mechatronics prototyping services. Our team of experienced engineers and product developers collaborate with you to refine your vision, translate it into technical specifications, and deliver tangible prototypes that meet your specific needs.

Our mechatronics prototyping process starts with a thorough understanding of your project requirements. We work closely with you to capture and analyze your needs, identify potential challenges, and suggest feasible design solutions. This collaborative approach ensures that your prototypes are aligned with your vision and business objectives.

We leverage advanced technologies and tools to expedite the prototyping cycle, enabling rapid iteration and refinement. Our in-house prototyping lab facilitates seamless hardware and software development, testing, and optimization. We also embrace remote collaboration, seamlessly connecting with clients across regional and metropolitan areas.

Whether you require a proof-of-concept demonstration, prototype refinement, design review, or production-readiness planning, COLETEK has the expertise to support your journey. We have successfully completed over 150 R&D and new product development projects for clients across industries, demonstrating our ability to translate innovative ideas into tangible 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. He has over 25 years of hands-on experience in robotics, electronics, embedded systems, AI, and product development. His deep understanding of mechatronics and his proven track record make him an invaluable asset to your project.