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 Willenabrina 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 goals and technical requirements. We collaborate closely with you to capture and refine your ideas, considering factors such as functionality, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness. This collaborative approach ensures that we deliver prototypes that meet your expectations and accelerate your time to market.
We leverage advanced technologies and tools to expedite the prototyping process, including rapid design iterations, 3D printing, and electronics prototyping. Our in-house prototyping lab facilitates seamless testing and refinement of your prototypes, ensuring that you receive high-quality results. We also prioritize clear communication and transparency throughout the process, keeping you updated on our progress and addressing any questions or concerns you may have.
Our team has extensive experience working on projects of varying sizes and complexities, from proof-of-concept work to production-readiness planning. We understand the unique challenges faced by businesses in regional areas like Willenabrina and have developed effective strategies to overcome logistical and geographical barriers.
Whether you need to validate the feasibility of a new product idea or accelerate the development of an existing project, COLETEK's Mechatronics Prototyping services are designed to empower your business and bring your innovative ideas to life. Contact us today to discuss your project and explore how we can help you achieve remarkable results.
This is a sample of public feedback from a broader range of client work.
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.
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.