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 Oakleigh, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, to seamlessly transform innovative ideas into tangible products through our comprehensive mechatronics prototyping services. Our team of experienced engineers possesses deep expertise in robotics, electronics, embedded systems, AI, and product development, ensuring robust and efficient solutions tailored to your specific needs.
We understand the importance of collaboration and transparency throughout the process. Our iterative approach involves close consultation, regular design reviews, and periodic updates to ensure your complete involvement and satisfaction. We seamlessly blend physical prototyping with digital modeling and simulation, leveraging advanced technologies to expedite the refinement and testing of your product concepts.
From requirements capture to production-readiness planning, COLETEK provides a comprehensive suite of services to support your journey from ideation to market launch. Our in-house prototyping lab facilitates rapid hardware and software development, testing, and refinement, ensuring your product meets the highest standards. We prioritize seamless integration of your product with existing systems and workflows for a smooth transition.
Our team has successfully collaborated with clients across industries, delivering over 150 R&D and new product development projects. We have received recognition for our innovative solutions and maintain an unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes. Partner with COLETEK and transform your vision into reality.
For a consultation or to discuss your specific needs, please contact us today. We look forward to collaborating with you and building something remarkable together.
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.