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 Glendale.
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 Glendale, West Lake Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia, to accelerate innovation 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 ideas 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 vision becomes reality.
Our expertise spans diverse industries, supporting clients in sectors where robotics and mechatronics can add value. We understand the unique challenges of regional and metropolitan clients, and our flexible logistics enable seamless support across locations. Whether you require periodic design reviews or comprehensive production-readiness planning, our team is committed to delivering tailored solutions that meet your specific needs.
COLETEK is an Australian product development company established in 2001, guided by founder Luke Cole's 25+ years of hands-on experience across robotics, electronics, embedded systems, AI, and product development. Our proven track record and client testimonials speak to our unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional results.
Let's embark on your robotics and mechatronics journey together. Contact COLETEK today and discover the transformative potential of innovative solutions tailored to your Glendale, West Lake Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia, business.
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.