COLETEK offers custom robotics prototyping and mechatronic system development — combining mechanical engineering, embedded systems, control software, and AI into working real-world robots. From autonomous vehicles to smart tools and robotic assistants, we deliver edge-to-cloud solutions tailored to your goals in Bruce.
Our CTO, Luke Cole, previously worked for Hemisphere GPS (originally BEELINE), implementing auto-guidance for quadbikes and tractors used globally. He also contributed to early autonomous mobile robotics and self-driving vehicles at CSIRO, NICTA, Seeing Machines, and ANU Robotics Systems Lab.
His early work on custom robotics platforms led to thousands of lines of original control and computer vision code — long before frameworks like ROS or OpenCV were mainstream. His brother, Lance Cole, contributed to high-end military robotic systems including CROWS.
With over 50 combined years of hands-on robotics experience across marine, ground, and aerial platforms — we are uniquely positioned to help develop, test, and iterate real-world robotic solutions.
Contact COLETEK today to bring your robot to life.
COLETEK empowers businesses in Bruce, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia, to accelerate innovation through comprehensive robotics and mechatronics prototyping services. Our team of experts collaborates with clients from diverse industries to translate innovative ideas into tangible prototypes, rapidly testing and refining them for market readiness.
We understand the importance of seamless collaboration and effective communication throughout the process. Our approach involves close consultation to capture your specific requirements, refine them through iterative design reviews, and collaboratively navigate technical challenges. We leverage our in-house prototyping lab and extensive industry partnerships to deliver robust prototypes that meet your expectations.
Our expertise spans the entire spectrum of robotics and mechatronics development, from requirements capture and engineering trade-offs to integration planning, testing, and production-readiness assessment. We seamlessly integrate remote collaboration tools to ensure seamless interaction regardless of physical location.
Whether you require a proof-of-concept demonstration, prototype refinement, design review, or assistance with production-readiness planning, COLETEK is your trusted partner. We have successfully collaborated with clients across regional and metropolitan areas, supporting diverse industries with their unique prototyping needs.
Let us join you on your journey to transform innovative ideas into reality. Contact us today to discuss your robotics and mechatronics prototyping needs in Bruce, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia.
This is a sample of public feedback from a broader range of client work.
Delivered excellence on time, great work and great team, thanks!
We've worked with Luke and the team on and off for the past two years. We've found them very accessible and extremely thorough in their dealings. Their documentation is second to none and we’d have no hesitation recommending them on this basis alone.
Skykraft is a Canberra based company designing and developing spacecraft for the delivery of global space-based services. Luke and the team have been very responsive with quotes and delivery of machined parts for our company. Looking forward to working with COLETEK on our space programmes.
COLETEK have been absolutely fantastic in their support and manufacture of various components for us. Our designs are always bespoke, intricate and low volume and it’s great to have an Australian company like COLETEK as a trusted and quality manufacturer for our spacecraft mechanical components and assemblies – which have been flight proven through successful mission operations. Keep up the great work!