At COLETEK Robotics Development and Support Services for Oxley, 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 Oxley 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 Oxley is ready to help. Contact us to start building the next generation of intelligent, autonomous machines.
Located in the heart of Oxley, Australian Capital Territory, COLETEK is a multidisciplinary engineering and product development company dedicated to delivering comprehensive solutions that meet the unique needs of businesses across the region. Since 2001, our team has built a reputation for reliability, collaboration, and capability, serving as trusted partners for companies seeking innovative approaches to complex challenges.
As an experienced player in the Australian market, COLETEK is well-equipped to support Oxley's thriving business community. Our in-depth understanding of local industry trends allows us to tailor our services to address specific pain points, driving growth and success for our clients. By fostering strong relationships with businesses throughout Oxley, Australian Capital Territory, we empower them to achieve their ambitious goals.
COLETEK is a company built on a foundation of innovation, expertise, and integrity. Our passion is developing cutting-edge solutions that transform industries and drive economic growth. With a strong track record in engineering and product development, we are uniquely positioned to guide Oxley-based businesses towards new heights of success.
This local expertise and national reputation make COLETEK an invaluable asset for Oxley's entrepreneurs, inventors, and innovators. Our team is committed to understanding the unique needs of your business, providing tailored guidance, and harnessing our collective knowledge to drive positive change. Whether you're a start-up or an established player in the Oxley market, we are ready to collaborate and help you achieve your aspirations.
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!
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.