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 Browns Plains, Shepparton Central North, Victoria, Australia, to innovate and bring groundbreaking products and solutions to market. Our Mechatronics Prototyping service helps you transform innovative ideas into tangible prototypes, accelerating your journey from concept to production-readiness.
Our experienced engineers collaborate with you to capture and refine your requirements, considering every technical aspect of your project. We delve into the intricacies of your design, identifying potential trade-offs and suggesting optimal engineering solutions. This iterative process ensures your prototype meets and exceeds expectations.
We understand the importance of seamless integration across disciplines. Our comprehensive approach encompasses all phases of the development process, from requirements capture and design reviews to testing, iteration, and production-readiness planning. This ensures a smooth and efficient transition from prototype to market.
Remote collaboration is at the heart of our service. Our team works seamlessly with clients across regional and metropolitan areas, leveraging advanced digital tools and secure data management practices. This ensures continuity, transparency, and accountability throughout the process.
With over 150 successful projects under our belt, COLETEK has established itself as a trusted partner for businesses seeking to transform their ideas into reality. Our proven track record and unwavering commitment to innovation make us the ideal choice for Mechatronics Prototyping in Browns Plains, Shepparton Central North, Victoria, Australia.
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.