Mechatronics Prototyping for Towan

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 Towan to transform innovative ideas into tangible products 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 requirements. We collaborate closely with you to capture detailed specifications, identify potential trade-offs, and develop a detailed engineering roadmap. This iterative approach ensures that your prototypes meet your expectations and seamlessly transition from concept to production.

We leverage advanced technologies and maintain an in-house prototyping lab to expedite hardware and software development, testing, and refinement. Our engineers have extensive experience in requirements capture, engineering trade-offs, integration planning, and testing & iteration, ensuring a seamless and efficient prototyping journey.

Remote collaboration is integral to our approach, allowing us to support clients across regional and metropolitan areas with ease. We prioritize clear communication and regular updates to ensure you stay informed throughout the process.

Whether you need to validate the feasibility of a new product, refine your design, or prepare for production readiness, COLETEK is your trusted partner in mechatronics prototyping. Contact us today to discuss your project and discover how we can help you bring your innovative ideas to life.