Mechatronics Prototyping for North Geelong

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 North Geelong, Greater Melbourne & Mornington Peninsula & Geelong to transform innovative ideas into reality through meticulous mechatronics prototyping. Our team of experienced engineers thrives on tackling complex challenges across robotics, electronics, embedded systems, AI, and product development.

We understand the importance of iterative development and collaborate closely with clients every step of the way. From initial requirements capture to design reviews, prototyping, iteration, testing, and production-readiness planning, we guide you through the entire process. Our in-house prototyping lab facilitates rapid hardware and software development, ensuring seamless refinement and optimization.

Whether you require a proof-of-concept for a new product, want to refine an existing prototype, or need comprehensive production-readiness planning, COLETEK is your trusted partner. We have successfully delivered over 150 R&D and new product development projects for clients across industries, leveraging our expertise in requirements capture, engineering trade-offs, integration planning, and testing.

Our commitment to collaborative and transparent working practices extends beyond physical boundaries. We seamlessly collaborate with clients across regional and metropolitan areas, leveraging Australia-wide support networks to deliver exceptional outcomes. Get in touch today and let's explore the potential of mechatronics prototyping for your business in North Geelong & surrounds.

For over 20 years, COLETEK has been a trusted partner for businesses seeking to innovate and disrupt industries. Our founder and principal engineer, Luke Cole, holds a wealth of experience and has contributed to notable projects alongside leading institutions like ANU, CSIRO, and NICTA/Data61.