Mechatronics Prototyping for Kinnabulla

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 North Western, Victoria, Australia 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 achieve production readiness.

Our mechatronics prototyping process starts with a thorough understanding of your requirements and goals. We work closely with you to capture detailed requirements, identify potential engineering trade-offs, and develop a detailed integration plan. Our in-house prototyping lab facilitates rapid iteration and refinement of your design, ensuring you receive valuable feedback throughout the process.

We understand the importance of seamless collaboration, especially in regional settings. Our remote-first approach enables seamless interaction and periodic design reviews, regardless of your location. We can seamlessly support clients across metropolitan and regional areas, streamlining logistics and ensuring effective communication throughout the project.

Our expertise extends beyond hardware and software development. We can assist with requirements capture, engineering trade-offs, integration planning, testing, and production-readiness planning. Our proven track record includes over 150 successful R&D and new product development projects, demonstrating our ability to deliver impactful results.

Let us join you on your journey to bring your innovative ideas to life. Contact COLETEK today to discuss your mechatronics prototyping needs and explore how our expertise can complement your business success in North Western, Victoria, Australia.