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


COLETEK: Your Partner in Innovation and Engineering for Black Mountain, Australian Capital Territory Businesses

In the heart of Black Mountain, Australian Capital Territory, lies a hub of innovative ideas and ambitious entrepreneurs. As a multidisciplinary engineering and product development company established in 2001, COLETEK has been serving businesses across this vibrant region and throughout Australia for nearly two decades.

Our passion is to empower local businesses like yours with the know-how, creativity, and reliability needed to succeed. With our roots firmly planted in Black Mountain, Australian Capital Territory, we understand the unique challenges and opportunities that come with operating in this exceptional area. Our engineers, designers, and product developers are committed to delivering top-notch solutions that meet the needs of your specific business.

At COLETEK, we're not just about crafting innovative products or services – we're about forming strong partnerships that drive progress and growth. We take pride in our collaborative approach, working closely with clients to understand their goals and objectives. Our experience spans multiple industries, ensuring we bring a broad perspective to every project.

As your trusted partner, COLETEK offers unparalleled expertise, from concept development to product realization. Whether you're looking to enhance your existing offerings or break into new markets, our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional outcomes that meet the highest standards of quality and reliability.

We're based in Black Mountain, Australian Capital Territory, with a deep understanding of the local business landscape. Our operation is designed to support businesses throughout this region, providing access to cutting-edge engineering and product development capabilities. By choosing COLETEK as your partner, you can rest assured that we'll work tirelessly to help your organization thrive.

In Black Mountain, Australian Capital Territory, innovation is alive and well. And at the heart of that innovation lies a strong foundation built on collaboration, creativity, and reliability. When it comes to bringing new ideas to life, COLETEK is proud to be the trusted partner for businesses in this exceptional region and beyond.

Let’s build something remarkable together.

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Robotics Development and Support Services for Black Mountain – 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!

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!

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.