Robotics & Mechatronics Prototyping Services for Canterbury

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 Canterbury.

What We Build

• Autonomous ground vehicles (AGVs and UGVs)
• Robotic arms and actuators
• Custom sensors and edge AI integration
• Embedded control systems & firmware
• Real-time feedback and computer vision systems

Our Experience

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.

Explore More

• Computer Vision & AI
• Embedded Systems & Firmware
• IoT & Edge-AI Systems

Contact COLETEK today to bring your robot to life.

COLETEK empowers businesses in Canterbury, Sydney & Surroundings, New South Wales, Australia, to accelerate innovation through comprehensive robotics and mechatronics prototyping services. Our team of experts collaborates with clients from diverse industries to translate innovative ideas into tangible prototypes, refining them through iterative testing and refinement.

We understand the importance of seamless collaboration and effective communication throughout the process. Our approach involves close consultation to capture detailed requirements, identify potential trade-offs, and develop a comprehensive integration plan. This ensures seamless transition from design to production-readiness.

Our services encompass every stage of the prototyping journey, from initial discovery and design decisions to testing, iteration, and handover. We leverage our in-house prototyping lab to expedite hardware and software development, ensuring rapid progress.

With extensive experience across robotics, electronics, embedded systems, AI, and product development, our founder and CEO, Luke Cole, guides our team in delivering exceptional results. Established in 2001, COLETEK is an Australian product development company driven by a passion for innovation and a commitment to exceeding client expectations.

Whether you require support with proof-of-concept work, prototype refinement, design reviews, or technical feasibility assessments, COLETEK is your trusted partner. We proudly support clients across regional and metropolitan areas, fostering strong relationships through open communication and collaborative approaches.