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 Kembla Grange.
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 Kembla Grange and across the Illawarra region to accelerate innovation through our comprehensive robotics and mechatronics prototyping services. Our team of experts works closely with clients to translate ideas into tangible solutions, iteratively refining prototypes through design reviews, testing, and production-readiness planning.
We understand the unique challenges faced by businesses in the Illawarra area. Our experience spans diverse industries, enabling us to provide tailored solutions that address your specific requirements. Whether you need to validate the feasibility of a concept, refine an existing prototype, or prepare for production, we can support you every step of the way.
Our approach emphasizes collaboration and transparency. We leverage remote collaboration tools to ensure seamless interaction with clients across regional and metropolitan areas. Periodic design reviews and detailed progress reports are standard practice to ensure alignment and accountability.
COLETEK maintains an in-house prototyping lab equipped for rapid hardware and software development, testing, and refinement. Our founder and CEO, Luke Cole, brings over 25 years of hands-on experience to the team, spanning robotics, electronics, embedded systems, AI, and product development.
From requirements capture to integration planning and testing, our team will work alongside you to bring your vision to life. We are committed to delivering practical and innovative solutions that meet your business objectives and propel your technological advancements.
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.