Mechatronics Prototyping for Merrimu

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 Merrimu, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, to bring innovative mechatronics products and solutions to life. Our experienced team has successfully supported over 150 R&D and new product development projects across hardware and software, collaborating seamlessly with clients from diverse industries.

Our mechatronics prototyping process starts with a thorough understanding of your needs and goals. We work closely with you to capture requirements, identify potential engineering trade-offs, and develop a comprehensive integration plan. Our in-house prototyping lab enables rapid hardware and software development, testing, and refinement, ensuring your project progresses efficiently.

We understand the importance of collaboration and transparency in the design process. Our team conducts regular design reviews, both remotely and on-site, to ensure alignment with your vision and address any potential challenges. We also offer support across regional and metropolitan clients, seamlessly navigating logistics and deployment across vast distances.

Whether you need to validate the feasibility of an idea through a proof-of-concept, refine a prototype, or prepare for production readiness, COLETEK is your trusted partner. Our comprehensive services cover every step of the process, from discovery and design decisions to testing, integration, and handover.

Let us join you on your journey to transform your innovative ideas into tangible products that will revolutionize your industry. Contact us today to discuss your mechatronics prototyping needs and explore how COLETEK can empower your business in Merrimu, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.