Software Development for Cockatoo

COLETEK delivers powerful, reliable software solutions that drive real-world products — from bare-metal firmware to full-stack cloud-integrated systems. Whether you’re building a new product, upgrading a legacy system, or integrating sensors and control systems, we’ve got the experience and infrastructure to make it happen.

Our Software Development Expertise

• Embedded Systems: Real-time firmware (C/C++, ARM, STM32, ESP32, AVR, RISC-V)
• Desktop Applications: Cross-platform apps for Linux, Windows, and macOS
• Mobile Development: iOS / Android native and hybrid apps
• IoT & Edge Software: MQTT, LoRa, Zigbee, CANbus, wireless sensor stacks
• Control Systems: PID, state machines, signal filtering, cascade loops
• AI & Computer Vision: YOLO, OpenCV, TensorFlow Lite, Jetson & Pi integration
• Backend APIs & DevOps: Node.js, Python, Docker, NGINX, SQL/NoSQL
• UI/UX & HMI: React, Electron, GTK, Qt, LVGL, custom dashboards
• Advanced Shell Scripting: `bash`, `awk`, `sed`, automation pipelines

From Prototype to Production

Our development pipeline is tightly integrated with our Cockatoo electronic design and Cockatoo mechatronics services — meaning we don’t just “write code,” we bring physical products to life. Agile methods, version control, CI/CD, and rigorous hardware-in-the-loop testing are all standard.

Need software built around your hardware? Get in touch with our team today.

Custom firmware and application software — built in-house for real-world deployment.

At COLETEK, we empower businesses in Cockatoo, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, to harness the power of innovative software solutions. Our team of experienced engineers has successfully delivered over 150 R&D and new product development projects across hardware and software. We understand the unique challenges faced by businesses in the region and are committed to delivering tailored solutions that meet your specific needs.

Our software development process is designed to seamlessly navigate from concept to production. We collaborate closely with clients, capturing requirements, exploring trade-offs, and planning integration seamlessly. Regular design reviews and iterations ensure that your vision is brought to life efficiently and effectively. We also provide comprehensive testing and production-readiness planning to ensure a smooth handover of your project.

Remote collaboration is an integral part of our approach, allowing us to support clients across regional and metropolitan areas with ease. Our in-house prototyping lab enables rapid hardware and software development, testing, and refinement. This ensures that your project benefits from continuous innovation and refinement throughout the process.

Whether you need assistance with proof-of-concept work, prototype refinement, design reviews, or technical feasibility assessments, COLETEK has the expertise to guide you through every step of the journey. Our founder and principal engineer, Luke Cole, holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronics and a Bachelor of Information Technology in Software Development from ANU and has over 25 years of hands-on experience across various fields.

Let us partner with you to elevate your business through the power of innovative software development. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and discuss your specific needs.