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 Malvern East, 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 tailored solutions that meet your unique needs.
We understand the importance of iterative design and testing throughout the process. Our in-house prototyping lab facilitates rapid hardware and software development, testing, and refinement. We collaborate closely with clients, incorporating their feedback into each stage of the project. This ensures that the final product aligns perfectly with your vision and requirements.
Our mechatronics prototyping services encompass a wide range of activities, from proof-of-concept work and prototype refinement to design reviews, technical feasibility assessments, and production-readiness planning. We seamlessly integrate engineering expertise with meticulous project management, ensuring seamless transitions between stages.
Whether you require remote collaboration or periodic design reviews across regional or metropolitan clients, our Australia-wide support network is at your disposal. We have successfully collaborated with clients from diverse industries, assisting them in bringing innovative products and solutions to market.
Let us join forces and transform your mechatronics concepts into tangible realities. Contact COLETEK today to discuss your project and explore how our expertise can empower your business in Malvern East, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
This is a sample of public feedback from a broader range of client work.
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.
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.