Robotics & Mechatronics Prototyping Services for Forde

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 Forde.

What We Build

• Autonomous ground vehicles (AGVs and UGVs)
• Robotic arms and actuators
• Custom sensors and edge AI integration
• Embedded control systems & firmware
• Real-time feedback and computer vision systems

Our Experience

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.

Explore More

• Computer Vision & AI
• Embedded Systems & Firmware
• IoT & Edge-AI Systems

Contact COLETEK today to bring your robot to life.

COLETEK empowers businesses in Forde, Gungahlin, and the surrounding areas to accelerate innovation through comprehensive robotics and mechatronics prototyping services. Our team of experts collaborates with clients from diverse industries to translate ideas into tangible prototypes, iteratively refining them for optimal performance.

We understand the unique challenges faced by Australian businesses in various sectors. Our tailored approach considers your specific requirements, whether it's proof-of-concept work, prototype refinement, design reviews, or production-readiness planning. We seamlessly navigate through the entire process, from requirements capture to engineering trade-offs, integration planning, testing, and handover.

Our extensive experience encompasses diverse technical areas, including requirements capture, engineering trade-offs, integration planning, and testing and iteration. We leverage advanced tools and technologies to deliver robust and reliable prototypes that meet your expectations.

Remote collaboration is at the core of our service offering. Our team works seamlessly with clients across regional and metropolitan areas, facilitating periodic design reviews and effective communication throughout the process. We are committed to supporting your journey from concept to commercialization, ensuring your success in the ever-evolving technological landscape.

COLETEK maintains an in-house prototyping lab equipped for rapid hardware and software development, testing, and refinement. Our founder, Luke Cole, brings over 25 years of hands-on experience to the team, having worked across robotics, electronics, embedded systems, AI, and product development. Founded in 2001, COLETEK is an Australian product development company driven by innovation and a commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes.