Mechatronics Prototyping for Turoar

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 Turoar 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 every aspect from functionality to manufacturability. Our engineers then develop detailed design specifications and undertake iterative prototyping, incorporating feedback and optimizing performance with each iteration.

We understand the importance of remote collaboration and seamless communication during the prototyping process. Our team is equipped with advanced digital tools and works seamlessly across metropolitan and regional locations. We can seamlessly facilitate periodic design reviews, share progress updates, and collaborate effectively to bring your vision to life.

Our extensive experience encompasses diverse project types, from proof-of-concept work and prototype refinement to design reviews and technical feasibility assessments. We have successfully supported clients in various industries, including robotics, medical devices, automation, and consumer electronics. Our in-house prototyping lab enables us to rapidly iterate and refine your ideas, ensuring the highest quality prototypes.

When your project reaches production readiness, our team can seamlessly transition into manufacturing support. We can guide you through the process of selecting manufacturing partners, ensuring a smooth and successful transition from prototyping to full-scale production.