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 Windale.
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 Windale, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia, to accelerate innovation through comprehensive robotics and mechatronics prototyping services. Our team of experts possesses deep understanding of the technical challenges and opportunities in this field, having supported numerous projects from concept validation through production readiness.
We collaborate closely with clients to capture their requirements, refine design decisions, and iterate rapidly through prototyping stages. Our in-house prototyping lab facilitates efficient hardware and software development, testing, and refinement. We leverage advanced technologies and tools to deliver reliable and robust prototypes that meet your specific needs.
Whether you require assistance with proof-of-concept work, prototype refinement, design reviews, or technical feasibility assessments, COLETEK is your trusted partner. Our engineers excel in requirements capture, engineering trade-offs, integration planning, and testing and iteration processes. We can seamlessly guide you through the entire journey, from initial discovery to production-readiness handover.
Remote collaboration and Australia-wide support are integral to our approach. We leverage digital tools and platforms to facilitate seamless communication and collaboration across regional and metropolitan clients. This ensures continuity, transparency, and efficient progress throughout the project lifecycle.
At COLETEK, we are driven by a passion for engineering excellence and delivering tangible results. Our founder-led team has over two decades of experience in robotics, electronics, embedded systems, AI, and product development. We are committed to partnering with businesses in Windale, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia, to transform their ideas into reality.
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.