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 Warmur to transform innovative ideas into reality through comprehensive mechatronics prototyping services. Our team of experienced engineers possesses deep expertise in robotics, electronics, embedded systems, AI, and product development, ensuring robust and practical solutions tailored to your specific needs.
We understand the challenges faced by businesses in remote locations like Warmur. That's why we offer seamless collaboration options, including periodic design reviews and support across regional and metropolitan clients. Our agile approach allows for rapid iteration and refinement of your prototypes, ensuring optimal results.
Our comprehensive mechatronics prototyping services include requirements capture, engineering trade-offs, integration planning, testing, and production-readiness planning. We also provide valuable guidance throughout the process, from initial discovery and design decisions to final handover of your fully functional prototype.
With over 150 successful R&D and new product development projects under our belt, COLETEK has established itself as a trusted partner for businesses across industries. Our proven track record and commitment to innovation enable us to deliver exceptional results that exceed expectations.
Let's join forces and transform your innovative ideas into tangible solutions. Contact COLETEK today to discuss your mechatronics prototyping needs and schedule a consultation with our team of experts.
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.