Mechatronics Prototyping for Skye

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 Skye, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, to bring innovative mechatronics products and solutions to life. Our team of experienced engineers specializes in rapid prototyping, design refinement, and production-readiness planning across hardware and software.

We understand the unique challenges faced by businesses in the region. Our remote collaboration infrastructure and Australia-wide support enable us to seamlessly work with clients across regional and metropolitan areas. We prioritize clear communication and periodic design reviews to ensure alignment and progress throughout the process.

Our comprehensive services encompass the entire product development lifecycle, from requirements capture and engineering trade-offs to testing, iteration, and handover. We leverage our in-house prototyping lab to rapidly iterate and refine prototypes, ensuring they meet your expectations.

With over 150 successful projects under our belt, COLETEK has a proven track record of delivering innovative solutions for clients in diverse industries. Our founder and principal engineer, Luke Cole, holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronics and a Bachelor of Information Technology in Software Development, ensuring a well-rounded and pragmatic approach to product development.

Let us collaborate with you to transform your mechatronics ideas into tangible products. Contact us today to discuss your project and explore how COLETEK can help you achieve remarkable results.