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 Coledale.
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 Coledale, Illawarra, New South Wales, Australia, 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 requirements, identify potential trade-offs, and develop a detailed engineering plan. We seamlessly integrate design reviews, testing, and iteration into our workflow to ensure continuous progress towards production readiness.
Leveraging our in-house prototyping lab and extensive experience, we can support businesses in various stages of their innovation journey. From proof-of-concept work and prototype refinement to design reviews and technical feasibility assessments, we provide tailored solutions to meet specific project needs. Our team can also assist with production-readiness planning, ensuring a smooth transition from development to deployment.
Remote collaboration and Australia-wide support are integral to our service offering. Our clients can expect regular updates, transparent communication, and access to our expertise regardless of their location. We are committed to delivering exceptional results that exceed expectations.
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.