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 Marlow.
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 Marlow, Sydney & Surroundings to harness the transformative power of robotics and mechatronics. Our comprehensive prototyping services enable you to iterate, refine, and productize innovative solutions across industries.
Our team of experienced engineers collaborates with you to capture requirements, identify potential trade-offs, and develop a tailored plan for prototype development. We seamlessly navigate through design reviews, testing, and iteration cycles to refine your concept and ensure it meets your expectations.
We understand the importance of seamless integration and testing in real-world environments. Our prototyping lab facilitates rapid hardware and software development, testing, and refinement. This iterative approach allows us to identify and address potential challenges before transitioning to production readiness.
Whether you require support with proof-of-concept work, prototype refinement, design reviews, or production-readiness planning, COLETEK is your trusted partner. We leverage our Australia-wide network to provide remote collaboration and periodic design reviews, ensuring your project progresses efficiently and effectively.
Our founder-led approach guarantees a personalized and responsive experience. With over 25 years of hands-on experience in robotics, electronics, and product development, Luke Cole leads our team in delivering exceptional results. Founded in 2001, COLETEK has established itself as a leading Australian product development company, empowering businesses across industries to achieve remarkable breakthroughs.
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.
Over five years, we've partnered with COLETEK to deliver a sensational end-to-end product. Their expertise across hardware and software development has streamlined and expedited our project to market, achieving great success.
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.