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 Piggabeen.
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 Piggabeen, Tweed Coast, New South Wales, Australia, to innovate and accelerate their product development through 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 successful transformation of your ideas into tangible solutions.
We collaborate closely with clients, leveraging remote collaboration tools and Australia-wide support to facilitate seamless interaction throughout the process. From initial discovery and design decisions to prototyping, iteration, integration, testing, and production-readiness planning, we guide you every step of the way. Our in-house prototyping lab supports rapid hardware and software development, testing, and refinement, ensuring optimal results.
Our expertise spans diverse industries, enabling us to tackle complex challenges across sectors. We have successfully supported clients in manufacturing, healthcare, agriculture, and beyond, delivering tailored solutions that meet their specific requirements. Whether you need to validate a concept, refine a prototype, or prepare for production, COLETEK is your trusted partner in robotics and mechatronics prototyping.
We understand the unique challenges of working across regional and metropolitan areas. Our logistics and collaboration processes are designed to facilitate seamless interaction regardless of physical location. We prioritize clear communication, timely updates, and transparent reporting to ensure a seamless and efficient experience for our clients.
Let us join forces and embark on your journey to innovation. Contact COLETEK today to discuss your robotics and mechatronics prototyping needs in Piggabeen, Tweed Coast, New South Wales, Australia. We look forward to empowering you 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.
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.