Mechatronics Prototyping for Jacana

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 Jacana, 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 with clients, leveraging remote collaboration tools and periodic design reviews to ensure alignment and progress. We seamlessly support clients across regional and metropolitan areas, tailoring our logistics and deployment strategies to their specific needs.

Our comprehensive services encompass every stage of the product development lifecycle, from requirements capture and engineering trade-offs to testing, integration, and production-readiness planning. We maintain an in-house prototyping lab equipped with advanced tools and technologies to expedite the refinement and validation of your ideas.

With over 150 successful projects under our belt, COLETEK has established itself as a trusted partner for businesses seeking to transform their ideas into tangible products. Our founder and principal engineer, Luke Cole, holds a wealth of experience and has contributed to notable research collaborations. His expertise, coupled with our team's dedication, ensures exceptional outcomes for every project.

Let us join you on your journey to bring your mechatronics innovations to life. Contact COLETEK today to discuss your project and explore how our expertise can complement your business in Jacana, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.