At COLETEK Robotics Development and Support Services for Crace, 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 Crace 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 Crace is ready to help. Contact us to start building the next generation of intelligent, autonomous machines.


Where Innovation Meets Local Expertise: Building Stronger Businesses in Crace, Australian Capital Territory

As a trusted and reliable partner for businesses across Crace, Australian Capital Territory, COLETEK has earned its reputation as a multidisciplinary engineering and product development company. Since 2001, we've been dedicated to helping organizations of all sizes thrive through our innovative approach and unparalleled expertise. Our team is committed to serving businesses in Crace, Australian Capital Territory, and beyond. We understand the complexities of operating in a rapidly-evolving business landscape, which is why we offer tailored solutions that cater to the unique needs of each client. Whether you're seeking strategic guidance or hands-on support, our collaborative approach ensures seamless integration with your existing processes. Through our engineering and product development expertise, COLETEK has developed a reputation for delivering high-quality results. Our capabilities span a broad spectrum of industries and sectors, empowering businesses in Crace, Australian Capital Territory, to achieve their goals. We're proud to have supported local organizations in achieving remarkable success, and we're eager to bring our expertise to your doorstep. In Crace, Australian Capital Territory, the business landscape is dynamic and ever-changing. At COLETEK, we're committed to supporting entrepreneurs, startups, and established companies alike. Our focus on reliability, collaboration, and capability ensures that our clients receive a personalized experience tailored to their specific needs. As you look to drive growth and innovation in your organization, consider partnering with COLETEK. We're based in Crace, Australian Capital Territory, making us ideally positioned to serve the local business community. Whether you're seeking strategic guidance or hands-on support, our team is dedicated to helping businesses across Crace, Australian Capital Territory thrive.

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Robotics Development and Support Services for Crace – 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!

Delivered excellence on time, great work and great team, thanks!

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.

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.