Mechatronics Prototyping for Kialla West

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 Kialla West, Shepparton Central North, Victoria, Australia, to bring innovative products and solutions to life through comprehensive mechatronics prototyping services. Our team of experienced engineers and product developers collaborate with you to refine your ideas, translate them into tangible prototypes, and iterate rapidly towards production readiness.

Our mechatronics prototyping process starts with a thorough understanding of your requirements and objectives. We work closely with you to capture and refine your ideas, identify potential engineering trade-offs, and develop a detailed plan for prototype development. This iterative approach allows us to rapidly test and refine your design, ensuring it meets your expectations.

We have extensive experience supporting businesses across various industries, from agricultural technology to medical devices. Our services include proof-of-concept work, prototype refinement, design reviews, technical feasibility assessments, and production-readiness planning. We also offer periodic design reviews and remote collaboration options to accommodate clients across regional and metropolitan areas.

Our in-house prototyping lab is equipped with advanced tools and technologies to facilitate rapid hardware and software development, testing, and refinement. We maintain open communication and transparency throughout the process, providing regular updates and progress reports to ensure your complete involvement.

Let us be your trusted partner in mechatronics prototyping and bring your innovative ideas to life. Contact COLETEK today to schedule a consultation and discuss your project needs.