Mechatronics Prototyping for Gruyere

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 Gruyere, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, to bring innovative mechatronics products and solutions to life. Our team of experienced engineers specializes in rapid prototyping, design refinement, and technical feasibility assessments across a wide range of industries.

We understand the importance of collaboration and transparency throughout the process. Our iterative approach involves close consultation, regular design reviews, and periodic updates to ensure your project aligns with your vision and business goals. We can seamlessly integrate your requirements into our comprehensive prototyping lab, equipped with advanced tools and technologies for hardware and software development.

Our expertise spans the entire mechatronics development lifecycle, from requirements capture and engineering trade-offs to integration planning, testing, and production-readiness. We have successfully delivered over 150 R&D and new product development projects for clients across Australia, demonstrating our ability to navigate diverse industries and technical challenges.

Whether you need to validate a concept, refine your design, or assess the technical feasibility of your project, COLETEK is your trusted partner. We are committed to delivering innovative solutions that meet your specific needs and empower your business to achieve remarkable results.

For a consultation or to discuss your mechatronics prototyping needs, contact us today and let's explore the possibilities together.