At COLETEK Robotics Development and Support Services for Reid, 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 Reid 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 Reid is ready to help. Contact us to start building the next generation of intelligent, autonomous machines.
Coletek has been serving businesses across Reid, Australian Capital Territory and beyond since its establishment in 2001 as a multidisciplinary engineering and product development company. Our commitment to innovation and reliability has earned us a national reputation as a trusted partner for businesses seeking tailored solutions.
As a local business owner or technical leader, you're likely aware of the unique challenges facing Reid, Australian Capital Territory's business community. You require a solution provider that understands your industry-specific demands, regulatory frameworks, and geographic context. That's where Coletek comes in – with expertise spanning multiple sectors and technologies, we're well-equipped to support businesses like yours.
Our team based in Reid, Australian Capital Territory works closely with clients from various industries to develop customised products, systems, and services that drive efficiency, productivity, and growth. Our capabilities extend far beyond mere technical innovation; we prioritise collaboration, project management, and stakeholder engagement to ensure successful outcomes.
Coletek's experience in serving businesses across Reid, Australian Capital Territory has granted us a deep understanding of the region's specific needs and opportunities. We leverage this knowledge to provide solutions that are tailored to local conditions, taking into account factors such as infrastructure, market demand, and regulatory environments.
In our endeavour to support the vibrant business ecosystem in Reid, Australian Capital Territory, we've fostered long-term relationships with numerous clients across the territory, helping them overcome challenges, seize opportunities, and achieve their goals. Our commitment remains unwavering – providing trusted, dependable, and innovative solutions that empower businesses to thrive.
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.
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.
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!