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 Tombong.
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 Tombong and the Snowy Mountains region to accelerate innovation through comprehensive robotics and mechatronics prototyping services. Our team of experts possesses deep understanding of the local industry and can seamlessly navigate the challenges of transforming innovative ideas into tangible solutions.
We collaborate closely with clients from initial requirements capture through design decisions, prototyping, iteration, integration, testing, and production-readiness planning. Our agile approach and remote collaboration capabilities enable us to support clients across regional and metropolitan areas with ease.
Our extensive experience encompasses diverse project types, including proof-of-concept work, prototype refinement, design reviews, technical feasibility assessments, and production-readiness planning. We leverage advanced technologies and tools to deliver robust and reliable prototypes that meet your specific needs.
At COLETEK, we understand the importance of seamless handover and knowledge transfer. Our team will guide you through every step of the process, ensuring you have the necessary skills and resources to continue developing and deploying your innovative solutions.
With over two decades of experience as an Australian-founded product development company, COLETEK maintains an in-house prototyping lab and benefits from the insights of founder Luke Cole, who boasts 25+ years of hands-on expertise in robotics, electronics, and AI.
This is a sample of public feedback from a broader range of client work.
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.
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.