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 Rutherglen, Shepparton Central North, Victoria, Australia, to innovate and bring groundbreaking products and solutions to market. Our Mechatronics Prototyping service helps businesses translate their ideas into tangible prototypes, accelerating their journey from concept to production.
Our team of experienced engineers collaborates with clients every step of the way, from requirements capture and design decisions to prototyping, iteration, testing, and production-readiness planning. We leverage advanced technologies and methodologies to deliver high-quality prototypes that meet your specific needs and industry requirements.
We understand the importance of remote collaboration and seamless communication, especially in regional areas like Rutherglen. Our Australia-wide support network ensures regular interaction and progress updates, regardless of your location. We prioritize transparency and open communication to foster a strong partnership with our clients.
Our extensive experience in Mechatronics spans various industries and technical domains. We have successfully collaborated with clients on projects involving proof-of-concept work, prototype refinement, design reviews, and technical feasibility assessments. Our proven track record in production-readiness planning and handover empowers businesses to seamlessly transition from prototypes to market-ready products.
At COLETEK, we are committed to delivering innovative and practical solutions that meet the unique needs of businesses in Rutherglen, Shepparton Central North, Victoria, Australia. Our collaborative approach, technical expertise, and unwavering support will empower you to bring your groundbreaking ideas to life.
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.