Mechatronics Prototyping for Murgheboluc

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 Murgheboluc, Greater Melbourne & Mornington Peninsula & Geelong to transform their innovative ideas into reality through comprehensive mechatronics prototyping services. Our team of experienced engineers has successfully collaborated with clients across industries to refine product concepts, establish technical feasibility, and progress towards production readiness.

Our mechatronics prototyping process starts with a thorough understanding of your project requirements and goals. We collaborate closely with you to capture detailed requirements, identify potential engineering trade-offs, and develop a detailed integration plan. Our in-house prototyping lab enables rapid iteration and refinement of your design, ensuring optimal performance and functionality.

We understand the unique challenges associated with remote collaboration and supporting clients across regional and metropolitan areas. Our robust communication and project management systems enable seamless collaboration, periodic design reviews, and efficient progress tracking throughout the process.

Our team has successfully delivered over 150 R&D and new product development projects, encompassing both hardware and software solutions. We have received recognition for our innovative products and design expertise, and our founder, Luke Cole, has contributed to notable industry initiatives like the Robotics Roadmap for Australia.

Whether you require assistance with proof-of-concept work, prototype refinement, design reviews, or production-readiness planning, COLETEK is your trusted partner in mechatronics prototyping. Contact us today to discuss your project and discover how we can help you bring your innovative ideas to life.