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 Kiama Downs.
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 Kiama Downs, Wollongong & Illawarra to accelerate innovation through comprehensive robotics and mechatronics prototyping services. Our team of experts collaborates with clients from diverse industries to translate innovative ideas into tangible prototypes, ensuring rapid progress from concept to production-readiness.
We understand the unique challenges faced by businesses in the region. Our approach emphasizes close collaboration, leveraging remote tools and periodic design reviews to seamlessly navigate the entire prototyping process. We seamlessly support clients across regional and metropolitan areas, ensuring seamless logistics and deployment across diverse environments.
Our services encompass every stage of the product development lifecycle, from requirements capture and engineering trade-offs to testing, iteration, integration, and production-readiness planning. We leverage our in-house prototyping lab and extensive industry expertise to refine and optimize prototypes, ensuring they meet your specific needs and expectations.
At COLETEK, we are driven by a passion for engineering excellence and fostering collaborative partnerships. Our founder-led team has over two decades of hands-on experience across robotics, electronics, embedded systems, AI, and product development. We are committed to delivering exceptional outcomes that empower businesses to achieve remarkable breakthroughs in their respective fields.
Contact us today to discuss your robotics and mechatronics prototyping needs and explore how COLETEK can be your trusted partner in innovation.
This is a sample of public feedback from a broader range of client work.
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.
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.