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).
Mechatronics Prototyping for Businesses in Melton West, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
At COLETEK, we empower businesses in Melton West, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, to bring innovative mechatronics products and solutions to life. Our team of experienced engineers has successfully supported over 150 R&D and new product development projects across hardware and software.
We understand the challenges faced by businesses in the manufacturing and technology sectors. Our comprehensive mechatronics prototyping services include requirements capture, design reviews, prototype refinement, testing, and integration planning. We collaborate closely with clients, leveraging remote collaboration tools and Australia-wide support to deliver exceptional results.
Our in-house prototyping lab enables rapid hardware and software development, testing, and refinement. Our engineers have extensive experience in various technical areas, including requirements capture, engineering trade-offs, integration planning, and testing and iteration.
Whether you need to validate a concept, refine your design, or prepare for production, COLETEK is your trusted partner. We have received multiple Good Design Awards for our innovative product development work and have contributed to industry-leading initiatives like the Robotics Roadmap for Australia.
Contact us today to discuss your mechatronics prototyping needs and explore how our expertise can help you achieve remarkable results.
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Mechatronics Prototyping for Melton West – Selected Client Testimonials
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.
Founded in 2001, COLETEK is a founder-led Australian engineering company helping clients develop new products, prototypes, electronics, embedded systems, IoT products, AI-enabled devices, intelligent machines, and robotics systems.
We work across electronics, embedded firmware, IoT connectivity, software, mechanics, and real-world testing, with strong experience in multidisciplinary product development, connected devices, computer vision, precision motor control, robotics, and autonomy.
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