At COLETEK Robotics Development and Support Services for Nelungaloo, 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 Nelungaloo 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 Nelungaloo is ready to help. Contact us to start building the next generation of intelligent, autonomous machines.
As a business owner in Nelungaloo, New South Wales, Australia, you understand the importance of finding reliable partners to help drive your operations forward. COLETEK is exactly that kind of partner – a multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company established in 2001 with a strong reputation for innovation and collaboration across the country.
At COLETEK, we take pride in our ability to serve businesses throughout Nelungaloo, New South Wales, Australia, providing tailored solutions that cater to their unique needs. Our team of experts has extensive experience in developing custom solutions that improve efficiency, enhance productivity, and drive growth – from concept to reality.
We've had the privilege of working with numerous clients across a range of industries within Nelungaloo, New South Wales, Australia, and our national presence means we can provide seamless support whenever you need it. For businesses seeking trusted partners for their engineering and product development needs, COLETEK is an industry leader you can count on.
What sets us apart is our commitment to collaboration and reliability – essential qualities for any successful partnership. Our team's diverse skillset and expertise make us well-equipped to tackle complex challenges, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to deliver innovative solutions that truly make a difference in Nelungaloo, New South Wales, Australia. We believe in building long-term relationships with clients, which is why we're driven by a passion for delivering exceptional results that exceed your expectations.
So if you're looking for a trusted partner to support your business or take it to the next level, look no further than COLETEK. As a company that operates throughout Nelungaloo, New South Wales, Australia, and across the nation, we're proud to be based in Nelungaloo, New South Wales, Australia, and dedicated to helping local businesses thrive.
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.