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 Cobark.
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 Cobark and the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales with innovative robotics and mechatronics prototyping services. Our team of experts has extensive experience in transforming ideas into tangible solutions across diverse industries.
We collaborate closely with clients from concept development through every stage of the process, including requirements capture, design decisions, prototyping, iteration, integration, testing, and production-readiness planning. Our agile approach ensures seamless adaptation to your specific needs and project requirements.
Whether you require a proof-of-concept for a new product, refinement of an existing prototype, or comprehensive production-readiness planning, our team can tailor our services to your unique objectives. We leverage advanced technologies and industry-leading expertise to deliver robust and reliable solutions that meet your expectations.
Remote collaboration is at the core of our approach, enabling us to support clients across regional and metropolitan areas with ease. Our Australia-wide network of partners and suppliers ensures access to the latest materials, components, and expertise.
COLETEK maintains an in-house prototyping lab equipped with state-of-the-art tools and technologies to accelerate your project timeline. Our founder, Luke Cole, brings over 25 years of hands-on experience to the team, spanning robotics, electronics, embedded systems, AI, and product development.
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.