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 Allans Flat to transform innovative ideas into reality through comprehensive mechatronics prototyping services. Our team of experienced engineers and product developers collaborate with clients every step of the way, from initial concept exploration to production-readiness.
Our mechatronics prototyping process involves meticulous requirements capture, iterative design reviews, and meticulous testing to ensure your product meets your expectations. We leverage advanced technologies and tools to refine prototypes rapidly, enabling you to iterate and optimize your design before committing to production.
We understand the importance of seamless collaboration, especially in regional areas like Allans Flat. Our remote-first approach allows us to work seamlessly with clients across vast distances, facilitating regular communication and periodic design reviews to ensure alignment and progress.
Our extensive experience spans various industries, enabling us to tackle complex mechatronics challenges across diverse applications. We have successfully supported clients in sectors such as robotics, medical devices, automation, and consumer electronics.
Whether you require a proof-of-concept validation, prototype refinement, or production-readiness planning, COLETEK is your trusted partner in mechatronics innovation. Contact us today to discuss your project and explore how our expertise can empower you to bring your groundbreaking ideas to life.
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.