At COLETEK Robotics Development and Support Services for Canobolas, 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 Canobolas 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 Canobolas is ready to help. Contact us to start building the next generation of intelligent, autonomous machines.
As a renowned multidisciplinary engineering and product development company established in 2001, we at COLETEK take pride in our trusted national reputation. Our team of experts is dedicated to providing top-notch solutions that meet the unique needs of businesses serving Canobolas, New South Wales, Australia, and throughout Australia.
We're passionate about fostering strong relationships with local organizations, like yours. At COLETEK, we understand that every business has its own distinct challenges and goals. That's why we focus on delivering tailored support, harnessing our collective expertise to ensure your success in this picturesque region of New South Wales, Australia.
In Canobolas, New South Wales, Australia, we recognize the importance of reliability, collaboration, and capability. Our team is well-versed in designing innovative solutions that address real-world problems, leveraging cutting-edge engineering principles to drive results for businesses across various sectors.
By partnering with COLETEK, you can rest assured that your projects will be handled by experienced professionals who are committed to delivering exceptional outcomes, no matter the size or complexity. We're proud of our capabilities and eager to bring our expertise to the table as you grow your business in Canobolas, New South Wales, Australia.
Whether it's exploring new product development opportunities or optimizing existing processes, COLETEK is dedicated to helping businesses throughout Canobolas, New South Wales, Australia thrive through innovative engineering solutions. So why hesitate? Get ready to harness our expertise and take your business to the next level!
This is a sample of public feedback from a broader range of client work.
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.
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.