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 Boweya North, Shepparton Central North, Victoria, to bring innovative products and technologies to life through comprehensive mechatronics prototyping services. Our team of experienced engineers and product developers leverage advanced technologies to refine your ideas from concept to production-ready solutions.
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 vision, considering every aspect from feasibility analysis to design reviews, prototyping, iteration, and testing. We can also assist with production-readiness planning and handover to ensure seamless transition from development to manufacturing.
We understand the unique challenges of working across regional and metropolitan areas. Our remote collaboration tools and Australia-wide support network enable us to seamlessly work with clients throughout the process, regardless of their location. We prioritize clear and consistent communication to ensure you stay informed and engaged every step of the way.
Our proven track record in mechatronics prototyping spans diverse industries and technical domains. We have successfully collaborated with clients on projects involving robotics, electronics, embedded systems, AI, and more. Our portfolio includes over 150 successful R&D and new product development projects, demonstrating our expertise in bringing innovative solutions to market.
Let us join you on your journey to transform your ideas into tangible products. Contact COLETEK today to discuss your mechatronics prototyping needs and explore how our innovative solutions can empower your business in Boweya North, Shepparton Central North, Victoria, and beyond.
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.