At COLETEK Robotics Development and Support Services for Flynn, we bring deep, long-standing experience in robotics engineering, autonomous systems development, and artificial intelligence. Our CTO, Luke Cole, began working in robotics as a teenager in 1998 and went on to serve as a Robotics Engineer at Hemisphere GPS (formerly BEELINE, now part of AgJunction). During his time there, he developed and deployed auto-guidance systems used in hundreds of agricultural vehicles—including tractors and quadbikes—across the globe.
Luke’s career has spanned work with some of Australia's top research institutions and high-tech companies. These include NICTA (now CSIRO Data61), CSIRO, Seeing Machines, and the ANU Robotics Systems Lab under the direction of Professor Alex Zelinsky—former Chief Defence Scientist of Australia. His contributions included pioneering work on autonomous mobile robots, early self-driving vehicle systems, and computer vision algorithms—before tools like ROS and OpenCV even existed.
Back in the early 2000s, our team developed custom robotics frameworks called VisLib and DROS, which collectively totaled over 360,000 lines of code—an early effort in DIY robotics middleware, laying the groundwork for modern AI-integrated robotics systems.
Lance Cole also brings significant robotics hardware expertise, with experience at NICTA and contributions to EOS, a defense contractor building the Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station (CROWS) for the US military—a sophisticated integration of sensors, motors, and control systems.
Today, our engineers and developers provide cutting-edge robotics and AI consulting services across Australia and globally. We support a variety of clients in commercial, educational, research, and defense sectors. Our offerings include:
The COLETEK Robotics Development and Support Services for Flynn team brings over 50 years of combined experience in robotics development, including indoor and outdoor autonomous navigation, SLAM (simultaneous localization and mapping), sensor fusion, computer vision, motor control, and control theory. We are experts in integrating mechanical, electronic, and software systems to create robust and intelligent robotics platforms.
Our service area originated in New South Wales (NSW) and the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), but now primarily supports clients throughout East Coast Queensland, including Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, and the Gold Coast. From one-off robotic solutions to long-term development partnerships, we are the ideal technical team for ambitious robotics and AI projects.
We also offer a R&D robotic platform UGV for hire to help rapid development of robotics systems. If you'd like to know more please visit "Scotty Robot".
If you are looking for expertise in robot design, AI integration, embedded robotics platforms, or need a trusted team to guide your project from prototype to production, COLETEK Robotics Development and Support Services for Flynn is ready to help. Contact us to start building the next generation of intelligent, autonomous machines.
If you're a business operating in Flynn, Australian Capital Territory, you know how crucial it is to have reliable partners who understand the challenges specific to your region. That's where COLETEK comes in – a multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company established in 2001 with a reputation for delivering innovative solutions backed by trusted expertise.
We're proud to be serving businesses across Flynn, Australian Capital Territory, and empowering them to thrive in an increasingly competitive market. With our wealth of knowledge and experience, we've developed a distinctive approach that combines human-centered design principles with cutting-edge engineering capabilities.
Based in Flynn, Australian Capital Territory, COLETEK takes pride in its connection to the local community while operating throughout Australia to bring value to diverse industries. Our team comprises experienced professionals who have tackled complex projects across various sectors, from defense and aerospace to healthcare and renewable energy. We're not just problem solvers – we're collaborators, working closely with our clients to develop tailored solutions that drive results.
What sets us apart is our commitment to reliability, a trait essential for businesses based in Flynn, Australian Capital Territory. You can count on us to deliver high-quality products and services, every time, no matter the complexity or timeline. Our team's ability to adapt, innovate, and optimize ensures you're ahead of the curve, not stuck behind it.
Through our extensive network of partners and expertise, we've built an ecosystem that nurtures collaboration and fosters growth. By partnering with COLETEK, Flynn-based businesses can tap into a wealth of knowledge, enjoy seamless communication, and benefit from our agile approach to engineering and product development.
If you're seeking a trusted partner that truly understands the Flynn market, look no further. We invite you to join forces with us – let's build something remarkable together.
This is a sample of public feedback from a broader range of client work.
We've worked with Luke and the team on and off for the past two years. We've found them very accessible and extremely thorough in their dealings. Their documentation is second to none and we’d have no hesitation recommending them on this basis alone.
Delivered excellence on time, great work and great team, thanks!
COLETEK have been absolutely fantastic in their support and manufacture of various components for us. Our designs are always bespoke, intricate and low volume and it’s great to have an Australian company like COLETEK as a trusted and quality manufacturer for our spacecraft mechanical components and assemblies – which have been flight proven through successful mission operations. Keep up the great work!
Skykraft is a Canberra based company designing and developing spacecraft for the delivery of global space-based services. Luke and the team have been very responsive with quotes and delivery of machined parts for our company. Looking forward to working with COLETEK on our space programmes.