Mechatronics Prototyping for Howqua

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 Howqua, Shepparton & Central North, Victoria, Australia to transform innovative ideas into reality through meticulous mechatronics prototyping. Our team of experienced engineers possesses deep understanding of the region's industry landscape, enabling us to seamlessly navigate the complexities of product development from concept to production readiness.

Our mechatronics prototyping services encompass every step of the process, from requirements capture and design decisions to prototyping, iteration, integration, testing, and production-readiness planning. We leverage advanced tools and technologies to expedite the development cycle without compromising quality. Our collaborative approach fosters open communication and transparency, ensuring your complete involvement throughout the process.

We understand the unique challenges faced by businesses in regional areas. Our remote collaboration infrastructure and Australia-wide support network enable seamless interaction regardless of physical location. We prioritize clear and concise documentation, ensuring seamless handover and continuity.

Our proven track record in delivering over 150 R&D and new product development projects across hardware and software speaks volumes about our capabilities. We have received recognition for our innovative products and received accolades such as Good Design Awards. Our founder, Luke Cole, holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronics and a Bachelor of Information Technology in Software Development from ANU, further solidifying our technical expertise.

Let us join forces to transform your innovative ideas into tangible solutions. Contact COLETEK today to schedule a consultation and discuss your mechatronics prototyping needs in Howqua, Shepparton & Central North, Victoria, Australia.