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 Zeerust, Shepparton Central North, Victoria, Australia, to innovate and bring groundbreaking products and solutions to market. Our Mechatronics Prototyping service helps businesses transform innovative ideas into tangible prototypes, accelerating the development process and mitigating risks.
Our experienced engineers collaborate 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 tools to deliver high-quality prototypes that meet your specific needs and industry requirements.
We understand the unique challenges faced by businesses in regional areas like Zeerust. Our remote collaboration capabilities and Australia-wide support network allow us to seamlessly work with clients across vast distances, ensuring seamless communication and efficient project execution.
Our proven track record in Mechatronics Prototyping spans numerous industries, including robotics, electronics, medical devices, and industrial automation. We have delivered over 150 successful projects for clients across hardware and software, demonstrating our ability to handle complex engineering challenges.
Let us join you on your journey to bring your groundbreaking ideas to life. Contact COLETEK today to discuss your Mechatronics Prototyping needs and explore how our expertise can empower your business in Zeerust, 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.