Mechatronics Prototyping for Boolite

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 Boolite to transform innovative ideas into reality through 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 remote environment and are adept at collaborating with clients across regional and metropolitan areas.

Our mechatronics prototyping process starts with in-depth requirements capture and engineering trade-offs to ensure we fully understand your vision. We then collaboratively refine your design, iteratively testing and refining prototypes until they meet your expectations. Our comprehensive support extends beyond prototyping, encompassing production-readiness planning, integration, and handover to ensure seamless deployment in your desired environment.

Our expertise encompasses all aspects of mechatronics development, from requirements capture and design reviews to technical feasibility assessments and production-readiness planning. We leverage advanced technologies and tools to deliver high-quality prototypes that meet your specific needs. Our commitment to innovation and collaborative working culture has earned us recognition for product innovation through the Good Design Awards.

Whether you need to validate the feasibility of a new product idea or refine an existing design, COLETEK is your trusted partner in mechatronics prototyping. We are proudly an Australian-founded company with a proven track record of delivering successful projects across industries. Let's work together to bring your innovative ideas to life.

For further information on our mechatronics prototyping services or to discuss your specific project needs, please contact us today.