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 Warialda.
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 Warialda and beyond to harness the transformative power of robotics and mechatronics. Our comprehensive prototyping services enable you to iterate, refine, and productize innovative solutions across industries.
Our team of experienced engineers works closely with clients to understand their specific needs and challenges. We leverage advanced technologies and methodologies to capture requirements, refine designs, and develop robust prototypes. Our iterative approach fosters continuous improvement, ensuring your project meets expectations.
We understand the importance of seamless collaboration, especially in regional settings. Our remote-first approach enables effective collaboration across distances, while our periodic design reviews ensure alignment and progress. We are committed to supporting clients throughout the entire process, from initial discovery to production-readiness and handover.
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 to the team, spanning robotics, electronics, embedded systems, AI, and product development.
Our expertise extends beyond technical proficiency. We are seasoned product development professionals, established in 2001 and headquartered in Australia. We are driven by a passion for innovation and a commitment to delivering tangible results that empower our clients to achieve their business goals.
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.
Over five years, we've partnered with COLETEK to deliver a sensational end-to-end product. Their expertise across hardware and software development has streamlined and expedited our project to market, achieving great success.