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 Grass Flat to transform innovative ideas into reality through comprehensive mechatronics prototyping services. Our team of experienced engineers has successfully collaborated with clients across industries to refine concepts, validate feasibility, and accelerate product development cycles.
Our mechatronics prototyping process starts with a thorough understanding of your project goals and technical requirements. We collaborate closely with you to capture and refine your ideas, considering factors such as functionality, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness. This collaborative approach ensures that your prototypes are aligned with your vision and business objectives.
We leverage advanced tools and technologies to deliver high-quality prototypes, including rapid iteration and testing capabilities. Our in-house prototyping lab enables us to refine designs, address technical challenges, and seamlessly progress towards production readiness. We also offer periodic design reviews and remote collaboration options to ensure seamless communication and progress throughout the process.
Our expertise extends beyond hardware prototyping. We can assist with software development, integration planning, testing, and production-readiness assessments. We understand the unique challenges of working across regional and metropolitan areas and can seamlessly support clients throughout Australia.
With over 150 successful projects under our belt, COLETEK has established itself as a trusted partner for businesses seeking to transform their ideas into tangible products. Our proven track record and commitment to delivering exceptional results make us the ideal choice for your mechatronics prototyping needs in Grass Flat.
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.