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 Lismore.
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 Lismore and the surrounding areas to accelerate innovation through comprehensive robotics and mechatronics prototyping services. Our team of experts can assist you in bringing your ideas to life, from initial concept exploration to production-ready deployment.
We collaborate closely with clients to capture their requirements, refine design decisions, and iterate rapidly through prototyping cycles. Our in-house prototyping lab facilitates rapid hardware and software development, testing, and refinement.
Whether you require a proof-of-concept, prototype refinement, design review, or technical feasibility assessment, COLETEK has the expertise to guide you through each step of the process. We seamlessly integrate with your team, leveraging remote collaboration tools and Australia-wide support to deliver exceptional outcomes.
Our comprehensive services encompass requirements capture, engineering trade-offs, integration planning, testing, and production-readiness planning. We prioritize clear communication and transparency throughout the process, ensuring your complete involvement and alignment with project goals.
At COLETEK, we are driven by a passion for engineering excellence and fostering innovative solutions that empower businesses to thrive in the rapidly evolving technological landscape. Let us join you on your journey to transform your ideas into tangible 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.