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 Moorabbin East, Greater Melbourne & Mornington Peninsula & Geelong to transform innovative ideas into reality through comprehensive mechatronics prototyping services. Our team of experienced engineers and product developers collaborate with clients to refine requirements, capture technical needs, and deliver tangible prototypes that meet business objectives.
Our mechatronics prototyping process involves iterative design reviews, feasibility assessments, and collaborative refinement of prototypes based on feedback. We leverage advanced tools and technologies to expedite the development cycle, ensuring efficient progress from concept to production-readiness.
We understand the unique challenges faced by businesses across the region, particularly in industries where physical interaction and remote collaboration are essential. Our flexible approach enables us to seamlessly support clients located across regional and metropolitan areas, facilitating seamless communication and periodic design reviews.
Our extensive experience in mechatronics prototyping spans various project types, including proof-of-concept work, prototype refinement, design reviews, and technical feasibility assessments. We have successfully collaborated with clients on projects of diverse sizes and complexities, delivering tangible results that translate into competitive advantages.
Let us join you on your journey to bring your innovative ideas to life. Contact COLETEK today to discuss your mechatronics prototyping needs and explore how our expertise can empower your business in Moorabbin East & surrounds.
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.