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 Swan Hill and the surrounding areas to bring innovative products and technologies to life through our 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.
We understand the unique challenges faced by businesses in the North Western Victoria region. Our remote collaboration capabilities and periodic design reviews ensure seamless interaction and alignment throughout the entire process. We seamlessly navigate logistical challenges across regional and metropolitan areas, making the prototyping journey efficient and effective.
Our mechatronics prototyping services include all phases from requirements capture and engineering trade-offs to testing, iteration, production-readiness planning, and handover. We meticulously capture and analyze your needs to identify potential technical challenges and opportunities. Our engineers then work with you to make informed design decisions, develop prototypes, and refine them iteratively based on your feedback.
We are committed to delivering high-quality results that meet your specific industry requirements. Our extensive experience and proven track record in mechatronics prototyping enable us to support businesses in achieving their innovation goals. Whether you need assistance with proof-of-concept work, prototype refinement, design reviews, or technical feasibility assessments, COLETEK is your trusted partner.
Contact us today to discuss your mechatronics prototyping needs and explore how our expertise can complement your business in Swan Hill, North Western Victoria, Australia. Let's build something remarkable together.
This is a sample of public feedback from a broader range of client work.
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.
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.