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


Trusted engineering and product development expertise for Lithgow businesses

Situated in the heart of New South Wales, Australia, Lithgow is a thriving community that proudly supports some of the nation's most significant industries. At COLETEK, we're honored to be a part of this landscape, providing innovative engineering and product development solutions to businesses across Lithgow and beyond.

With over two decades of experience, COLETEK has established itself as a trusted national player in the engineering and product development space. Our multidisciplinary team brings together experts from various fields to deliver cutting-edge solutions that meet the unique needs of our clients. Whether you're a local Lithgow business or an organization operating throughout Australia, we'll work in collaboration with your team to craft customized products and services that drive results.

What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to reliability, innovation, and customer satisfaction. By leveraging the power of our multidisciplinary expertise, we're able to tackle complex challenges head-on, using a collaborative approach that fosters open communication and trust. As a result, our clients can rely on COLETEK for comprehensive solutions that enhance their operations, reduce risk, and drive success.

As a proudly Australian company based in Lithgow, New South Wales, we're dedicated to supporting the local community while also serving businesses across the nation. Whether you're looking to improve existing processes, explore new opportunities, or overcome specific challenges, our team is equipped to provide the expert engineering and product development support your business needs.

We understand that every organization is unique, and that's why we tailor our approach to address the distinct requirements of each client. By combining our deep understanding of Lithgow's industries with COLETEK's national reputation for innovation and excellence, we're confident in our ability to deliver exceptional value to businesses across Lithgow, New South Wales, Australia.

Let’s build something remarkable together.

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Robotics Development and Support Services for Lithgow – Selected Client Testimonials

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.