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).
COLETEK empowers businesses in Monomeith, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, to transform innovative ideas into reality through comprehensive mechatronics prototyping services. Our team of experienced engineers can assist you in every step of the process, from initial requirements capture to production-readiness planning.
We understand the importance of collaboration and transparency in the prototyping process. Our engineers work closely with clients, leveraging remote collaboration tools and periodic design reviews to ensure seamless communication and alignment throughout. We also offer support across regional and metropolitan clients, accommodating diverse logistical needs.
Our extensive experience encompasses various project types, including proof-of-concept work, prototype refinement, design reviews, technical feasibility assessments, and production-readiness planning. We leverage advanced technologies and methodologies to deliver robust and reliable prototypes that meet your specific requirements.
At COLETEK, we prioritize attention to detail and quality. Our in-house prototyping lab enables us to rapidly iterate and refine your ideas, ensuring the highest possible standards. We are committed to delivering exceptional outcomes that empower your business to achieve remarkable advancements.
Let us join forces and embark on your mechatronics prototyping journey. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and discuss your project needs with our team of experts.
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.