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 Wyndham Vale, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, to innovate and bring groundbreaking products to market through our comprehensive Mechatronics Prototyping services. Our team of experienced engineers has successfully collaborated with clients across industries to refine concepts, validate feasibility, and iterate rapidly towards production-ready solutions.
Our Mechatronics Prototyping process starts with a thorough understanding of your needs and goals. We work closely with you to capture requirements, identify potential trade-offs, and develop a detailed engineering plan. Our iterative approach involves regular design reviews, prototyping, testing, and refinement to ensure your product meets expectations.
We understand the importance of seamless collaboration and effective communication during the prototyping process. Our team is equipped to work remotely, collaborating seamlessly with clients across regional and metropolitan areas. We also offer periodic design reviews and comprehensive support throughout the entire journey, from initial concept exploration to production-readiness and handover.
Our extensive experience and proven track record in Mechatronics Prototyping enables us to tackle complex projects of varying sizes and complexities. We have successfully supported clients in industries such as robotics, medical devices, consumer electronics, and industrial automation. Our in-house prototyping lab and access to advanced manufacturing capabilities ensure that your ideas can be translated into tangible prototypes with speed and efficiency.
Let us join you on your journey to innovation and market leadership. Contact COLETEK today to discuss your Mechatronics Prototyping needs and explore how our expertise can complement your business in Wyndham Vale, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
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.