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 Haywards Bay.
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 Haywards Bay, 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 integration of technology into your business operations. Our services encompass the entire prototyping lifecycle, from requirements capture and design decisions to prototyping, iteration, testing, production-readiness planning, and handover. We leverage our in-house prototyping lab and Australia-wide network to deliver tailored solutions that meet your specific needs.
Our experienced engineers excel in various technical areas, including requirements capture, engineering trade-offs, integration planning, and testing and iteration. We collaborate closely with clients, incorporating their feedback throughout the process to ensure the final product aligns perfectly with their vision.
Whether you require a proof-of-concept for a new product or want to refine an existing prototype, COLETEK is your trusted partner. We have successfully supported clients across industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, and robotics. Our commitment to collaborative innovation and exceptional results has earned us recognition as a leading product development company in Australia.
Contact us today to discuss your robotics and mechatronics prototyping needs and discover how COLETEK can help you bring your innovative ideas to life.
This is a sample of public feedback from a broader range of client work.
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.
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.