At COLETEK Robotics Development and Support Services for Lawson, 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 Lawson 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".

We Have Long-Standing Robotics Experience!

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 Lawson is ready to help. Contact us to start building the next generation of intelligent, autonomous machines.


Engineering Excellence for Lawson, Australian Capital Territory: Partnering with COLETEK for Innovation and Growth

As a thriving community in the heart of Australia, Lawson, Australian Capital Territory is home to a diverse range of businesses and entrepreneurs who are driving growth and innovation across various industries. At COLETEK, we're proud to be serving these businesses across Lawson, Australian Capital Territory with our multidisciplinary engineering and product development expertise. Established in 2001 as a national company with a strong reputation for reliability, collaboration, and capability, COLETEK is more than just an engineering firm – we're a trusted partner for businesses of all sizes and sectors. Our team of experts has extensive experience working on projects that have transformational potential, from concept to market-ready products. When it comes to supporting businesses in Lawson, Australian Capital Territory and throughout Australia, COLETEK's approach is centered around understanding our clients' unique challenges and goals. We take the time to get to know their operations, identifying areas where our innovative engineering solutions can make a tangible difference. Whether it's optimizing processes, streamlining supply chains, or developing new products that meet market demands – we're committed to delivering outcomes that drive value and growth. At COLETEK, we believe in the power of partnership and collaboration. We work closely with clients from Lawson, Australian Capital Territory and beyond, fostering an open dialogue that allows us to truly understand their needs and develop tailored solutions that meet those needs. Our team is comprised of experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do, and our clients appreciate the transparency, expertise, and dedication we bring to every project. By partnering with COLETEK, businesses in Lawson, Australian Capital Territory can gain access to a wealth of knowledge, skills, and resources that will help them overcome challenges, capitalize on opportunities, and achieve their goals. We're proud to be serving this important region and look forward to playing a key role in its continued growth and development.

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Robotics Development and Support Services for Lawson – Selected Client Testimonials

This is a sample of public feedback from a broader range of client work.

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!

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!

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.