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 Giro.
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 Giro to transform innovative ideas into tangible reality through our comprehensive robotics and mechatronics prototyping services. Our team of experts works closely with clients to navigate every step of the process, from initial requirements capture to production-readiness planning.
We understand the unique challenges faced by businesses in the Mid North Coast region. Our approach emphasizes remote collaboration and periodic design reviews to ensure seamless interaction regardless of location. We seamlessly support clients across regional and metropolitan areas, tailoring our logistics to their specific needs.
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 advanced technologies and methodologies to capture requirements accurately, make informed engineering trade-offs, and implement seamless integration planning.
At COLETEK, we take pride in our ability to iterate rapidly and efficiently, incorporating feedback from testing and refinement into subsequent design iterations. Our commitment to transparency and open communication ensures clients are fully informed throughout the process.
As an Australian-founded product development company established in 2001, COLETEK maintains an in-house prototyping lab equipped for rapid hardware and software development, testing, and refinement. Our founder, Luke Cole, brings over 25 years of hands-on experience across robotics, electronics, embedded systems, AI, and product development to every project.
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.