At COLETEK Robotics Development and Support Services for Tumbi Umbi, 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 Tumbi Umbi 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 Tumbi Umbi is ready to help. Contact us to start building the next generation of intelligent, autonomous machines.
We're proud to be a multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company established in 2001, with a reputation built on reliability, collaboration, and capability. Based in Tumbi Umbi, New South Wales, Australia, we operate throughout the region, serving businesses across all industries, including those in your community.
As a trusted national player in the engineering and product development space, COLETEK has developed a deep understanding of local business needs and challenges. We take pride in fostering strong relationships with our clients, ensuring seamless project execution, and exceeding expectations. Our Tumbi Umbi office is fully equipped to serve businesses in this area, providing proximity and convenience for a wide range of projects.
COLETEK's multidisciplinary approach enables us to tackle complex challenges across various engineering disciplines, from mechanical and electrical to software development and product design. This broad capability allows us to develop innovative solutions tailored to the unique needs of local businesses in Tumbi Umbi, New South Wales, Australia. Our national reputation for quality work and timely delivery has earned us the trust of clients across all sectors.
In addition to our technical expertise, COLETEK is committed to collaboration, open communication, and a deep understanding of the local context. We take pride in being an integral part of your business's journey, working closely with you every step of the way. Whether your project requires custom engineering solutions, product development, or strategy formulation, we're here to help.
So if your business is based in Tumbi Umbi, New South Wales, Australia, and you're looking for a trusted partner that understands local conditions and market demands, look no further than COLETEK. Our proximity, technical expertise, and commitment to collaboration make us the perfect fit for businesses of all sizes and sectors across this region.
This is a sample of public feedback from a broader range of client work.
Intuitive, innovative & efficient are three words that would appropriately describe the COLETEK service. Luke and the team at COLETEK have taken our concepts to the next level.
COLETEK have provided one to one communication throughout the development process and gone above and beyond in bringing our ideas closer to becoming a reality! Luke's expertise and knowledge with computer software and electronics is Jedi like, but what I liked most about working with him was his willingness and ability to think outside of the box.