Mechatronics Prototyping for Yarra Glen

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 Yarra Glen, Greater Melbourne & Mornington Peninsula & Geelong to transform innovative ideas into tangible products through our comprehensive mechatronics prototyping services. Our team of experienced engineers possesses deep expertise in robotics, electronics, embedded systems, AI, and product development, ensuring your project receives the highest quality attention.

We understand the unique challenges faced by businesses in the region, particularly in terms of remote collaboration and logistics across regional and metropolitan areas. Our flexible approach allows us to seamlessly adapt to your specific requirements, whether you need support with proof-of-concept work, prototype refinement, design reviews, or production-readiness planning.

Our in-house prototyping lab enables rapid hardware and software development, testing, and refinement. We collaborate closely with clients every step of the way, from requirements capture and engineering trade-offs to integration planning and testing. This iterative process ensures your product meets your expectations and seamlessly transitions from concept to market.

COLETEK has successfully completed over 150 R&D and new product development projects for clients across industries. Our founder and principal engineer, Luke Cole, holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronics and a Bachelor of Information Technology in Software Development from ANU, and has contributed to notable research projects at leading institutions.

We are committed to delivering exceptional results and fostering strong partnerships with our clients. Contact us today to discuss your mechatronics prototyping needs and discover how COLETEK can help you bring your innovative ideas to life.