Mechatronics Prototyping for Woodfield

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 Shepparton & Central North, Victoria, Australia, to bring innovative mechatronics products and solutions to life. Our team of experienced engineers specializes in rapid prototyping, design refinement, and technical feasibility assessments across a wide range of industries.

Our process starts with in-depth requirements capture and collaborative design decisions. We then leverage our state-of-the-art prototyping lab to iterate rapidly, refining concepts based on feedback. Our comprehensive testing and integration planning ensure seamless transitions from prototype to production-readiness. We also offer comprehensive handover support to ensure seamless continuity within your organization.

Whether you require a proof-of-concept for a new product idea or need to refine an existing design, COLETEK can be your trusted partner. We have successfully collaborated with clients across regional and metropolitan areas, fostering strong relationships through open communication and transparent progress updates.

Our founder and principal engineer, Luke Cole, holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronics and a Bachelor of Information Technology in Software Development from ANU. With over 25 years of experience, Luke has contributed to numerous projects associated with leading institutions like ANU, CSIRO, and NICTA/Data61.

Let us join you on your journey to transform your mechatronics vision into reality. Contact COLETEK today to discuss your project and explore how our expertise can benefit your business in Shepparton & Central North, Victoria, Australia.