Mechatronics Prototyping for Yanakie

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).

Yanakie, Victoria, Australia is a thriving community, rich in natural beauty and entrepreneurial spirit. As businesses in this region continue to grow and innovate, they require trusted partners who can help them realize their visions. That's where COLETEK comes in: a multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company established in 2001, with a national reputation for delivering reliable, collaborative solutions.

Based in Yanakie, Victoria, Australia, but operating throughout the country, our team has extensive experience in serving businesses across diverse industries. From agricultural innovations to manufacturing breakthroughs, we've worked closely alongside clients to develop products and processes that drive success. Our expertise spans a wide range of disciplines, including mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, industrial design, and more.

At COLETEK, we pride ourselves on our ability to understand the unique needs of local businesses in Yanakie, Victoria, Australia. We take the time to listen, collaborate, and tailor our services to suit each client's specific requirements. Whether you're looking to improve operational efficiency, optimize supply chain management, or develop new products, we have the capability and expertise to get the job done.

As a trusted partner for businesses in Yanakie, Victoria, Australia and across Australia, COLETEK is committed to building long-term relationships based on mutual respect, transparent communication, and a passion for innovation. We believe that by working together, we can achieve remarkable things – and we'd love the opportunity to collaborate with you.