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 Humevale, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, to transform innovative ideas into reality through comprehensive mechatronics prototyping services. Our team of experienced engineers possesses deep expertise in robotics, electronics, embedded systems, AI, and product development, ensuring robust and efficient solutions tailored to your specific needs.
We understand the importance of iterative development and collaboration during the prototyping process. Our approach involves close consultation with clients to capture requirements, refine design decisions, and seamlessly progress from proof-of-concept work through prototype refinement, design reviews, technical feasibility assessments, and production-readiness planning.
Our extensive experience encompasses diverse industries and technical challenges. We have successfully supported clients across hardware and software development projects, leveraging our in-house prototyping lab for rapid testing, refinement, and validation. We prioritize clear communication and transparent reporting throughout the process, ensuring you are fully informed and empowered to make informed decisions.
Remote collaboration is seamlessly integrated into our workflow, enabling us to support clients across regional and metropolitan areas with equal efficiency. Our Australia-wide network of experts ensures access to the latest knowledge, resources, and technological advancements, regardless of your location.
Let us join forces to transform your innovative ideas into tangible solutions. Contact COLETEK today and discover the power of mechatronics prototyping for your business in Humevale, 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.