Mechatronics Prototyping for Minimay

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 Minimay to transform innovative ideas into tangible products through our 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 requirements and goals. We collaborate closely with you to capture detailed requirements, identify potential trade-offs, and develop a detailed engineering plan. This includes iterative design reviews, feasibility assessments, and meticulous planning for production readiness.

We maintain an in-house prototyping lab equipped with advanced tools and technologies to bring your ideas to life. Our engineers have access to state-of-the-art equipment for rapid hardware and software development, testing, and refinement. We also leverage remote collaboration tools to seamlessly connect with clients across Australia, facilitating periodic design reviews and effective communication throughout the process.

Our commitment to delivering exceptional results is evident in our proven track record. We have successfully completed over 150 R&D and new product development projects for clients in various industries. Our work has been recognized with prestigious awards, including Good Design Awards for product innovation.

Whether you need to validate the feasibility of a new product concept or accelerate the development of an existing project, COLETEK is your trusted partner in mechatronics prototyping. Contact us today to discuss your specific needs and explore how we can help you bring your innovative ideas to life.