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 Anglers Rest to transform innovative ideas into reality through comprehensive mechatronics prototyping services. Our team of experienced engineers has successfully supported numerous projects across industries, from robotics and automation to medical devices and precision engineering.
We understand the importance of effective collaboration and seamless integration throughout the entire process. Our approach involves close consultation with clients to capture requirements, refine design decisions, and iterate rapidly based on feedback. We leverage our state-of-the-art prototyping lab to bring your vision to life, while our engineers meticulously track progress and ensure adherence to stringent quality standards.
Whether you require assistance with proof-of-concept work, prototype refinement, design reviews, or production-readiness planning, COLETEK is your trusted partner. We have extensive experience supporting clients across regional and metropolitan areas, fostering seamless remote collaboration and ensuring Australia-wide support.
Our commitment to innovation and technical excellence has earned us recognition from esteemed organizations such as the Good Design Awards. Our founder and principal engineer, Luke Cole, holds a distinguished background in Mechatronics and Software Development, further solidifying our expertise in this field.
Let us join forces to navigate the complexities of mechatronics prototyping and achieve remarkable outcomes for your business in Anglers Rest, North Eastern, Victoria, Australia. Contact COLETEK today to schedule a consultation and discuss your project in greater detail.
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.