Mechatronics Prototyping for Rowsley

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 Rowsley, Greater Melbourne & Mornington Peninsula & Geelong to transform innovative ideas into reality through comprehensive mechatronics prototyping services. Our team of experienced engineers and product developers leverage advanced technologies to refine your concepts, iterate rapidly, and achieve production-readiness.

Our mechatronics prototyping process starts with a thorough understanding of your project goals and technical requirements. We collaborate closely with you to capture requirements, identify potential trade-offs, and develop an optimized engineering plan. Our periodic design reviews ensure alignment with your vision and facilitate informed decision-making throughout the process.

We maintain an in-house prototyping lab equipped with state-of-the-art tools and technologies to bring your ideas to life. Our engineers have extensive experience in areas such as requirements capture, engineering trade-offs, integration planning, testing, and iteration. We seamlessly navigate the complexities of mechatronics development to deliver robust and reliable prototypes.

Whether you require support with proof-of-concept work, prototype refinement, design reviews, or production-readiness planning, COLETEK is your trusted partner. We prioritize clear communication and transparency throughout the process, ensuring you are fully informed of our progress and any potential challenges.

Our commitment to collaborative and Australia-wide support enables us to effectively address the needs of clients across regional and metropolitan areas. Let us be your guide in transforming your innovative ideas into tangible solutions that empower your business to thrive in the competitive landscape.