Mechatronics Prototyping for Wilby

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 North Eastern, Victoria, Australia to bring innovative products and technologies to life 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 consumer electronics.

Our mechatronics prototyping process starts with a thorough understanding of your requirements and goals. We collaborate closely with you to capture and refine your ideas, considering factors such as functionality, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness. Our engineers then develop detailed design specifications and undertake iterative prototyping, incorporating feedback and optimizing performance along the way.

We understand the importance of remote collaboration and seamless communication during the prototyping process. Our team is equipped with advanced digital tools and infrastructure to facilitate effective collaboration regardless of location. We can seamlessly review designs, share progress updates, and address any challenges through video conferencing and file sharing.

Beyond prototyping, we offer comprehensive support to ensure your product's successful transition from concept to production. Our expertise includes requirements capture, engineering trade-offs, integration planning, testing, and production-readiness planning. We can also assist with periodic design reviews and support clients across regional and metropolitan areas.

Let us join you on your journey to innovation and market success. Contact COLETEK today to discuss your mechatronics prototyping needs and explore how our expertise can complement your business in North Eastern, Victoria, Australia.