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 Kirwans Bridge, Shepparton Central North, Victoria, Australia, to bring innovative mechatronics products and solutions to life. With extensive experience across robotics, electronics, embedded systems, AI, and product development, our team can help you navigate every step of the process, from initial concept exploration to production-ready deployment.
Our mechatronics prototyping services include comprehensive support through discovery, design decisions, prototyping, iteration, integration, testing, and handover. We collaborate closely with clients, leveraging remote collaboration tools and Australia-wide support to ensure seamless interaction regardless of location.
We understand the unique challenges faced by businesses in the region. Our team has extensive experience working with clients across regional and metropolitan areas, supporting diverse industries with tailored solutions. We prioritize clear communication, timely updates, and transparent reporting throughout the process.
Our proven track record includes over 150 successful R&D and new product development projects. We maintain an in-house prototyping lab equipped with advanced tools and technologies to expedite hardware and software development, testing, and refinement.
Let us join you on your journey to transform your innovative ideas into tangible solutions. Contact COLETEK today and discover the power of mechatronics prototyping for your business in Kirwans Bridge, 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.