Mechatronics Prototyping for Gateway Island

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 Gateway Island to transform innovative ideas into tangible products through meticulous mechatronics prototyping. Our team of experienced engineers thrives on tackling complex challenges across robotics, electronics, embedded systems, AI, and product development.

We understand the unique needs of businesses in the region. Our proximity and understanding of the local industry allow us to seamlessly collaborate with clients on projects of all sizes. Whether you require a proof-of-concept for a new product or want to refine an existing prototype, our tailored approach ensures efficient progress from design decisions to production-readiness.

Our comprehensive services encompass every step of the product development journey. We collaborate with clients to capture requirements, identify potential trade-offs, and develop detailed integration plans. Our in-house prototyping lab facilitates rapid testing and iteration, ensuring your product meets expectations. We also provide comprehensive support with production-readiness planning and handover to ensure a seamless transition to manufacturing.

Remote collaboration and Australia-wide support are integral to our approach. Our team communicates effectively using advanced digital tools, enabling seamless collaboration regardless of physical location. We have successfully supported clients across regional and metropolitan areas, demonstrating our adaptability and commitment to client success.