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 Woori Yallock, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, to bring innovative mechatronics products and solutions to life. Our team of experienced engineers specializes in rapid prototyping, design refinement, and technical feasibility assessments across a wide range of industries.
We understand the unique challenges faced by businesses in the region. Our proximity and familiarity with the local landscape allow us to seamlessly collaborate with clients on projects of all sizes. We seamlessly navigate between remote and on-site reviews, ensuring seamless communication and progress tracking.
Our comprehensive mechatronics prototyping services include requirements capture, engineering trade-offs, integration planning, testing, and production-readiness planning. We meticulously document each step of the process, ensuring transparency and alignment with your vision. Our in-house prototyping lab facilitates rapid hardware and software development, testing, and refinement.
Whether you need to validate a concept, refine your design, or assess the technical feasibility of your project, COLETEK is your trusted partner. We have successfully supported numerous businesses in the region in achieving remarkable breakthroughs in product innovation and market competitiveness.
Let us join you on your journey to transform your ideas into tangible solutions. Contact us today to discuss your mechatronics prototyping needs and explore how our expertise can empower your business in Woori Yallock, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
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.