Mechatronics Prototyping for Boxwood

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 Boxwood, Shepparton Central North, Victoria, Australia, to bring innovative products and technologies to life through comprehensive mechatronics prototyping services. Our team of experienced engineers has successfully supported numerous projects across industries, from robotics and electronics to AI and product development.

Our mechatronics prototyping process starts with in-depth requirements capture and engineering trade-offs to ensure we understand your vision and technical needs. We then collaborate with you to refine your design, iterate rapidly through prototypes, and conduct thorough testing to achieve production readiness. Our comprehensive support extends beyond prototyping, encompassing design reviews, integration planning, and handover guidance.

We understand the importance of remote collaboration and seamless support across regional and metropolitan clients. Our Australia-wide network of engineers enables us to deliver tailored solutions regardless of your location. Whether you require periodic design reviews or ongoing support throughout the process, our team is committed to working closely with you every step of the way.

Our proven track record includes over 150 successful R&D and new product development projects. We have received multiple Good Design Awards for our innovative solutions and have contributed to industry-leading initiatives like the Robotics Roadmap for Australia. Luke Cole, our founder and principal engineer, holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronics and a Bachelor of Information Technology in Software Development from ANU. His extensive experience and industry accolades speak to the exceptional capabilities of COLETEK.

Let us join forces to transform your innovative ideas into tangible products. Contact us today to discuss your mechatronics prototyping needs and explore how COLETEK can empower your business in Boxwood, Shepparton Central North, Victoria, Australia, to achieve remarkable breakthroughs.