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 Kaleen.
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 Kaleen, Canberra, and the surrounding areas to accelerate innovation through comprehensive robotics and mechatronics prototyping services. Our team of experts will collaborate with you to translate your ideas into tangible prototypes, refining them through iterative design reviews and testing.
We understand the importance of seamless integration of technology into your business operations. Our comprehensive approach covers every step of the process, from requirements capture and engineering trade-offs to testing, iteration, and production-readiness planning. We can also facilitate remote collaboration, ensuring seamless interaction regardless of location.
Our extensive experience encompasses diverse projects, ranging from proof-of-concept work and prototype refinement to design reviews and technical feasibility assessments. We have successfully supported clients across industries, including those in manufacturing, healthcare, and automation.
At COLETEK, we are driven by a passion for innovation and a commitment to delivering tangible results. Our founder-led team has over two decades of hands-on experience in robotics, electronics, and product development. We are confident in our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes that exceed your expectations.
Contact us today to discuss your robotics and mechatronics prototyping needs and explore how COLETEK can be your trusted partner in bringing your innovative ideas to life.
This is a sample of public feedback from a broader range of client work.
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.
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.
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!
Delivered excellence on time, great work and great team, thanks!