Mechatronics Prototyping for Crooked River

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 Crooked River to transform innovative ideas into tangible products through our comprehensive mechatronics prototyping services. Our team of experienced engineers has successfully supported clients across industries in the region, from agricultural technology to precision manufacturing.

We understand the unique challenges and opportunities of working in a geographically dispersed area. Our remote collaboration tools and Australia-wide support network enable seamless interaction and efficient progress, regardless of location. We prioritize clear communication and regular design reviews to ensure alignment and deliver exceptional results.

Our mechatronics prototyping process starts with in-depth requirements capture and engineering trade-offs to establish a solid foundation for success. We then move through iterative design, prototyping, testing, and production-readiness planning, ensuring continuous refinement and optimization. Our state-of-the-art prototyping lab facilitates rapid hardware and software development, while our experienced engineers handle integration planning and testing seamlessly.

Whether you need to validate the feasibility of a new product concept, refine an existing prototype, or prepare for production, COLETEK is your trusted partner. We have a proven track record of delivering successful mechatronics projects for clients across industries, and we are confident that we can help you achieve your business goals.

Contact us today to discuss your mechatronics prototyping needs and explore how our expertise can complement your innovative journey.