At COLETEK Robotics Development and Support Services for Ainslie, 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 Ainslie 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 Ainslie is ready to help. Contact us to start building the next generation of intelligent, autonomous machines.
Nestled in the heart of Australia's capital city, COLETEK has been proudly serving businesses across Ainslie, Australian Capital Territory since 2001. As a multidisciplinary engineering and product development company, we've established ourselves as a go-to partner for innovative solutions that drive success.
Based in Ainslie, Australian Capital Territory, our team of experts has built a reputation for delivering cutting-edge products and services that meet the unique needs of local businesses. Whether you're an entrepreneur or an established company, we understand the importance of reliability, collaboration, and capability – values that shape our approach to working with clients in the region.
At COLETEK, we take pride in our national presence, operating throughout Australia to support businesses like yours. Our expertise spans multiple disciplines, including engineering, product development, and more. When you partner with us, you can expect a tailored approach that addresses your specific challenges, backed by a proven track record of delivering results.
We're committed to building long-term relationships with our clients in Ainslie, Australian Capital Territory – relationships built on trust, open communication, and a shared passion for innovation. Whether you're looking to launch a new product, optimize operations, or tackle complex technical challenges, we're here to help you achieve your goals.
COLETEK has earned a reputation as a trusted partner across the nation, and we're now bringing our expertise directly to businesses in Ainslie, Australian Capital Territory. With our local presence and national capabilities, you can leverage our collective strength to drive growth and success – all while enjoying the convenience of working with a team that truly understands your needs.
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!
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.
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!