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 Lovedale.
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 Lovedale and the Upper Hunter Valley to accelerate innovation through our comprehensive robotics and mechatronics prototyping services. Our team of experts will collaborate with you to translate your ideas into tangible prototypes, refining them through iterative design reviews and testing.
We understand the unique challenges faced by businesses in the region, particularly in industries where rapid technological advancements necessitate frequent iteration and refinement. Our flexible approach allows for remote collaboration and periodic design reviews, ensuring seamless progress regardless of your location.
Our services encompass every stage of the product development lifecycle, from requirements capture and engineering trade-offs to integration planning, testing, and production-readiness assistance. We leverage our in-house prototyping lab to expedite hardware and software development, testing, and refinement.
With over two decades of experience supporting Australian businesses, COLETEK is a trusted partner for robotics and mechatronics prototyping. Our founder-led team is driven by a passion for innovation and a commitment to delivering exceptional results.
Contact us today to discuss your robotics and mechatronics prototyping needs and discover how COLETEK can help you bring your groundbreaking products and solutions to market.
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.