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 Wombarra.
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.
At COLETEK, we empower businesses in Wombarra, Wollongong & Illawarra to transform their innovative ideas into reality through our comprehensive robotics and mechatronics prototyping services. Our team of experts possesses extensive experience in requirements capture, engineering trade-offs, integration planning, testing, and iteration, ensuring your project's success from concept to production-readiness.
We understand the importance of collaboration and regularly engage with clients through remote sessions and periodic design reviews. Our agile approach allows us to seamlessly adapt to your changing needs and deliver tailored solutions that meet your specific industry and deployment environment.
Our extensive experience encompasses various project types, including proof-of-concept work, prototype refinement, design reviews, technical feasibility assessments, and production-readiness planning. We leverage our in-house prototyping lab to rapidly iterate and refine your ideas, ensuring you achieve optimal results.
COLETEK is a founder-led Australian product development company established in 2001, with a proven track record of delivering innovative solutions across diverse industries. Our dedication to collaborative partnerships and exceptional craftsmanship has earned us the trust of clients throughout Australia.
Let us join you on your journey to bring your robotics and mechatronics ideas to life. Contact us today to discuss your project and explore how our expertise can complement your business in Wombarra, Wollongong & Illawarra, New South Wales, Australia.
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.
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.