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 Hillston.
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 Hillston and the Riverina Murray region to harness the transformative power of robotics and mechatronics. Our comprehensive prototyping services enable you to bring innovative products and solutions to market faster and more efficiently.
Our team of experienced engineers works closely with clients to understand their specific needs and challenges. We collaborate with you through every step of the process, from initial requirements capture to design decisions, prototyping, iteration, testing, and production-readiness planning. We can also facilitate remote collaboration, ensuring seamless interaction regardless of your location.
We have a proven track record of supporting businesses across diverse industries, from agricultural technology to medical devices. Our services are tailored to address the unique challenges of regional clients, offering periodic design reviews and support across both metropolitan and remote areas.
Our in-house prototyping lab enables rapid hardware and software development, testing, and refinement. Additionally, our founder, Luke Cole, brings over 25 years of hands-on experience to the table, having worked across robotics, electronics, embedded systems, AI, and product development.
Let us be your trusted partner in transforming your innovative ideas into tangible solutions. Contact COLETEK today to discuss your robotics and mechatronics prototyping needs and explore how we can help you achieve remarkable results.
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.