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 Monbulk, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, to transform innovative ideas into tangible products through our comprehensive mechatronics prototyping services. Our team of experienced engineers possesses deep expertise in robotics, electronics, embedded systems, AI, and product development, ensuring your project receives the highest quality attention.
We understand the importance of collaboration and transparency throughout the process. Our agile approach involves close consultation with you to capture requirements, refine design decisions, and iterate rapidly based on feedback. We seamlessly integrate testing and refinement into our workflow, ensuring your product is production-ready when it reaches your hands.
Whether you require proof-of-concept work, prototype refinement, design reviews, or technical feasibility assessments, COLETEK is your trusted partner. We have successfully completed over 150 R&D and new product development projects across hardware and software, demonstrating our ability to translate innovative ideas into market-ready solutions.
Our commitment to excellence extends beyond just technical expertise. We prioritize clear communication, remote collaboration, and Australia-wide support to ensure a seamless and enjoyable experience for our clients. Let us join you on your journey to bring your mechatronics product to life.
For more information on how COLETEK can empower your business in Monbulk, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, please contact us today. We look forward to discussing your project and exploring innovative solutions together.
This is a sample of public feedback from a broader range of client work.
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.
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.