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 Glen Huntly businesses to innovate and bring groundbreaking products and solutions to market. Our Mechatronics Prototyping service combines expert engineering with rapid iteration and testing to refine your ideas into tangible prototypes.
Our experienced team works collaboratively with you to capture requirements, explore design options, and develop prototypes that meet your specific needs. We seamlessly navigate through the entire process, from initial concept sketches to production-ready devices. Our periodic design reviews and remote collaboration tools ensure seamless communication and progress tracking throughout.
We understand the unique challenges faced by businesses in the Glen Huntly area. Our familiarity with the local industry allows us to provide tailored support, considering factors such as deployment environments and regional logistics. Our extensive experience across various sectors enables us to tackle diverse project types, from proof-of-concept work to production-readiness planning.
Our commitment to innovation is recognized through industry accolades. We have successfully delivered over 150 R&D and new product development projects, collaborating with clients across Australia. Our in-house prototyping lab and access to advanced testing facilities empower us to refine your ideas quickly and efficiently.
Let's join forces and transform your innovative ideas into tangible solutions. Contact COLETEK today to discuss your Mechatronics Prototyping needs and explore how we can empower your business in Glen Huntly, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
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.