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 Moriac, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia to bring innovative mechatronics products and solutions to life. Our team of experienced engineers thrives on tackling complex challenges and transforming ideas into tangible realities. We seamlessly navigate the entire product development lifecycle, from initial concept exploration through prototyping, iteration, and production readiness.
Our mechatronics prototyping services encompass a wide range of technical areas, including requirements capture, engineering trade-offs, integration planning, testing, and iteration. We prioritize collaborative working practices, leveraging remote collaboration tools to seamlessly connect with clients across regional and metropolitan areas.
Whether you require assistance with proof-of-concept work, prototype refinement, design reviews, or technical feasibility assessments, COLETEK is your trusted partner. We maintain an in-house prototyping lab equipped with advanced tools and technologies to expedite the development process. Our unwavering commitment to innovation and excellence has earned us recognition through prestigious design awards.
We understand the unique challenges faced by businesses in the Moriac, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia region. Our team has extensive experience working with clients across diverse industries, supporting their specific needs and aspirations. We prioritize open communication and transparency throughout the process, ensuring your complete involvement and peace of mind.
Let us join forces to transform your mechatronics vision into a reality. Contact COLETEK today to schedule a consultation and discuss your project requirements in greater detail.
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.