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


COLETEK: Your trusted partner in innovation and development, serving businesses across Millthorpe, New South Wales, Australia

As a multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company established in 2001, COLETEK has built a reputation for delivering innovative solutions that address the unique needs of businesses operating in Millthorpe, New South Wales, Australia. Our team of experts is dedicated to collaboration and reliability, working closely with clients to develop tailored products and services that drive success. With years of experience serving businesses across Millthorpe, New South Wales, Australia, we understand the importance of building strong relationships and delivering results that meet our clients' expectations. Our engineering expertise spans a range of industries, from manufacturing and healthcare to agriculture and more. Whether you're looking to develop a new product, improve upon an existing one, or overcome a specific challenge, COLETEK is here to support your goals. Operating throughout Australia, including Millthorpe, New South Wales, Australia, we pride ourselves on our ability to adapt to diverse environments and industries. Our team's collective knowledge and expertise allow us to provide comprehensive solutions that address the unique needs of businesses in this region. By drawing upon our experience, skills, and resources, we can help you overcome challenges, seize opportunities, and achieve your objectives. Through our partnership with COLETEK, you'll gain access to a multidisciplinary team of experts who will work closely with you to understand your business goals, identify key challenges, and develop tailored solutions that meet your specific needs. Whether you're looking to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, or enhance customer satisfaction, we're here to support your efforts.

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Robotics Development and Support Services for Millthorpe – Selected Client Testimonials

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.