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 Yoogali.
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 Yoogali to transform innovative ideas into reality through our comprehensive robotics and mechatronics prototyping services. Our team of experts possesses extensive experience in requirements capture, engineering trade-offs, integration planning, testing, and iteration, ensuring your project's success from concept to production-readiness.
We collaborate closely with clients, leveraging remote collaboration tools and Australia-wide support to refine your vision through proof-of-concept work, prototype refinement, design reviews, and technical feasibility assessments. Our in-house prototyping lab facilitates rapid hardware and software development, testing, and refinement, ensuring your ideas take shape efficiently.
Whether you require assistance with production-readiness planning or periodic design reviews across regional and metropolitan clients, COLETEK is your trusted partner. We have a proven track record of supporting businesses across diverse industries, tailoring our approach to their specific needs and deployment environments.
Our founder-led team, led by Luke Cole with over 25 years of experience, has successfully guided numerous projects from inception to successful deployment. Established in 2001, COLETEK is driven by a commitment to delivering innovative solutions that empower businesses to achieve remarkable outcomes.
Contact COLETEK today to discuss your robotics and mechatronics prototyping needs and discover how our expertise can complement your journey towards market success.
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.