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


Empowering Businesses in Symonston, Australian Capital Territory with Innovative Engineering Solutions

As a multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company established in 2001, COLETEK is proud to be serving businesses across Symonston, Australian Capital Territory, just as we've been trusted nationally. Our team has honed their expertise across a broad range of industries, allowing us to bring innovative solutions to the local community. At COLETEK, we understand that every business is unique and faces distinct challenges. That's why we take pride in forming lasting partnerships with our clients, tailoring our approach to meet their specific needs. Whether you're an established enterprise or a startup looking to make a splash, our multidisciplinary skillset empowers your success. Symonston, Australian Capital Territory, is home to a diverse range of businesses, from small startups to larger corporations. As a local company with a national reputation for innovation and reliability, we've had the privilege of working closely with several businesses across Symonston, Australian Capital Territory, helping them overcome technical hurdles and achieve their goals. Our team doesn't just stop at providing exceptional engineering expertise – we also believe in fostering meaningful collaboration with our clients. By listening carefully to your needs and building trust through transparent communication, you can rest assured that COLETEK has your best interests at heart as we work together towards a shared goal of success. With years of experience supporting businesses across Symonston, Australian Capital Territory, and throughout Australia, COLETEK is well-equipped to handle any challenge. Our capabilities extend to multiple disciplines, from mechanical engineering to electrical engineering, product development, and beyond. When you choose to partner with us, rest assured that our team will provide the highest level of dedication, expertise, and commitment. So why entrust your most critical projects to a fly-by-night engineering firm when you can work with COLETEK, Symonston, Australian Capital Territory, experts who've earned a reputation for delivering exceptional results? Let's build something remarkable together – contact us today to discover how our innovative approach can propel your business forward.

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Robotics Development and Support Services for Symonston – Selected Client Testimonials

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

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!

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.