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 San Remo, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, to bring innovative mechatronics products and solutions to life. Our team of experienced engineers has successfully supported over 150 R&D and new product development projects across hardware and software. We understand the challenges of transforming ideas into tangible products, and we are committed to working alongside you every step of the way.
Our mechatronics prototyping services include comprehensive support from initial requirements capture through design decisions, prototyping, iteration, integration, testing, and production-readiness planning. We leverage advanced technologies and tools to expedite the development process without compromising quality. Our engineers have extensive experience in requirements capture, engineering trade-offs, integration planning, and testing and iteration, ensuring your project's success.
We recognize the importance of collaboration and transparency in the prototyping process. Our team works seamlessly with clients, incorporating their feedback and suggestions into the design and development stages. We also offer periodic design reviews and support across regional and metropolitan clients, ensuring seamless communication and progress updates.
Whether you need to validate the feasibility of a new product concept or refine an existing design, COLETEK is your trusted partner in mechatronics prototyping. Our proven track record and commitment to excellence have earned us recognition for product innovation and industry leadership. Let us help you transform your ideas into tangible solutions that meet your business needs.
Contact us today to discuss your mechatronics prototyping project and explore how COLETEK can support your innovation journey.
This is a sample of public feedback from a broader range of client work.
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.
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.