Mechatronics Prototyping for Frankston

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 Frankston, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, to bring innovative mechatronics products and solutions to life. Our experienced team has successfully supported numerous projects across industries, from robotics and automation to medical devices and precision engineering. We understand the unique challenges of remote collaboration and the need for periodic design reviews in regional and metropolitan environments.

Our mechatronics prototyping services include comprehensive support from requirements capture through production-readiness planning. We collaborate closely with clients, actively listening to their needs and translating them into practical engineering solutions. Our iterative approach involves regular design reviews, testing, and refinement to ensure the highest quality and performance.

We have a proven track record of delivering successful mechatronics prototypes for clients across Australia. Our portfolio includes projects in sectors such as manufacturing, healthcare, and transportation. We are proud to have received recognition for our innovative products and solutions, including Good Design Awards.

Whether you need assistance with proof-of-concept work, prototype refinement, design reviews, or technical feasibility assessments, COLETEK is your trusted partner. Our dedication to collaborative and transparent working practices ensures a seamless and successful experience for our clients.

Contact us today to discuss your mechatronics prototyping needs and explore how COLETEK can help you bring your vision to life.