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 Violet Town, Shepparton Central North, Victoria, to innovate and bring groundbreaking products to market through our comprehensive Mechatronics Prototyping services. Our team of experienced engineers has successfully collaborated with clients across industries to refine concepts, validate feasibility, and accelerate product development cycles.
Our Mechatronics Prototyping process starts with a thorough understanding of your project goals and technical requirements. We collaborate closely with you to capture requirements, identify potential trade-offs, and develop an iterative prototyping plan. Our in-house prototyping lab facilitates rapid hardware and software development, testing, and refinement. We seamlessly integrate these activities into our process to ensure seamless progress towards production readiness.
We understand the unique challenges of working across regional and metropolitan areas. Our remote collaboration tools and Australia-wide support network enable seamless interaction and effective project management regardless of physical location. We prioritize clear communication and regular updates to ensure transparency and accountability throughout the process.
Our proven track record includes over 150 successful R&D and new product development projects. We have received recognition for our innovative solutions and maintain an unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional results. Whether you need to validate the feasibility of a concept, refine a prototype, or prepare for production, COLETEK is your trusted partner in Mechatronics Prototyping.
Let us join you on your journey to transform your ideas into tangible products. Contact us today to discuss your Mechatronics Prototyping needs and explore how our expertise can empower your business in Violet Town, Shepparton Central North, Victoria, and beyond.
This is a sample of public feedback from a broader range of client work.
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.
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.