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 Barren Grounds.
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 Barren Grounds, Wollongong & Illawarra 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 importance of seamless collaboration and effective communication throughout the process. Our approach involves close consultation to capture your requirements, identify potential trade-offs, and develop a detailed engineering plan. We seamlessly integrate design reviews, testing, and iteration into our workflow to ensure your project progresses efficiently.
Our extensive experience encompasses a wide range of projects, from proof-of-concept work to production-readiness planning. We have successfully supported clients in industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, and automation, leveraging our expertise in requirements capture, engineering design, and integration planning.
Remote collaboration is integral to our methodology, enabling us to support clients across regional and metropolitan areas. We leverage advanced digital tools and secure data management practices to ensure seamless communication and progress tracking.
At COLETEK, we are driven by a commitment to delivering tangible results and fostering innovation. Our dedication to collaborative prototyping and iterative refinement empowers businesses in Barren Grounds, Wollongong & Illawarra to achieve remarkable breakthroughs in their respective fields.
This is a sample of public feedback from a broader range of client work.
COLETEK have provided one to one communication throughout the development process and gone above and beyond in bringing our ideas closer to becoming a reality! Luke's expertise and knowledge with computer software and electronics is Jedi like, but what I liked most about working with him was his willingness and ability to think outside of the box.
Intuitive, innovative & efficient are three words that would appropriately describe the COLETEK service. Luke and the team at COLETEK have taken our concepts to the next level.
Over five years, we've partnered with COLETEK to deliver a sensational end-to-end product. Their expertise across hardware and software development has streamlined and expedited our project to market, achieving great success.