Mechatronics Prototyping for Macleod

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 Macleod, Greater Melbourne & Mornington Peninsula & Geelong to transform innovative ideas into reality through meticulous mechatronics prototyping. Our team of experienced engineers thrives on tackling complex challenges across robotics, electronics, embedded systems, AI, and product development.

We understand the importance of iterative development and collaborative approaches. Our process starts with in-depth requirements capture and engineering trade-offs, ensuring a clear understanding of your vision. We then seamlessly progress through design reviews, technical feasibility assessments, and production-readiness planning. Our dedicated prototyping lab facilitates rapid hardware and software development, testing, and refinement.

Whether you require a proof-of-concept, prototype refinement, design review, or technical feasibility assessment, COLETEK is your trusted partner. We seamlessly integrate with clients across regional and metropolitan areas, fostering open communication and collaboration throughout the process. Our Australia-wide support network ensures seamless collaboration regardless of physical location.

Our proven track record includes over 150 successful R&D and new product development projects for clients across industries. We are proud to have received recognition for our innovative products and design excellence. Our founder and principal engineer, Luke Cole, holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronics and a Bachelor of Information Technology in Software Development from ANU, and has contributed to notable research projects across leading institutions.

Let us join you on your journey to bring your mechatronics ideas to life. Contact COLETEK today and discover the power of collaborative innovation for your business in Macleod, Greater Melbourne & Mornington Peninsula & Geelong.