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 Emerald Beach.
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 Emerald Beach and the surrounding areas to innovate and transform their ideas into reality through our comprehensive robotics and mechatronics prototyping services. Our team of experienced engineers and designers collaborate with clients from diverse industries to refine concepts, establish technical feasibility, and accelerate product development.
Our services encompass every stage of the prototyping process, from requirements capture and design reviews to iterative testing, production-readiness planning, and handover. We leverage our in-house prototyping lab to facilitate rapid hardware and software development, ensuring efficient refinement and optimization of your prototypes.
We understand the importance of collaboration and flexibility in regional settings. Our remote-first approach enables seamless interaction and periodic design reviews with clients across the Northern Rivers and beyond. We seamlessly navigate logistical challenges associated with regional deployments, ensuring seamless integration of your prototypes into your desired environments.
Our expertise spans various technical areas, including requirements capture, engineering trade-offs, integration planning, and testing and iteration. We have successfully collaborated with clients on diverse projects, ranging from proof-of-concept work to the refinement of complex prototypes. Our founder-led approach ensures a personalized and responsive experience throughout the process.
Partner with COLETEK and harness the power of robotics and mechatronics to transform your innovative ideas into tangible solutions. Let’s build something remarkable together.
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.