At COLETEK Robotics Development and Support Services for Ooma, 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 Ooma 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 Ooma is ready to help. Contact us to start building the next generation of intelligent, autonomous machines.
At COLETEK, we're dedicated to supporting businesses across Ooma, New South Wales, Australia, as they strive for innovation, growth, and success. With a strong legacy of multidisciplinary engineering expertise and innovative product development dating back to 2001, we've established ourselves as a trusted national reputation.
As a multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company, COLETEK brings together the best minds from various fields, creating a collaborative environment that fosters imagination, experimentation, and breakthroughs. Our local roots and extensive experience working with businesses in Ooma, New South Wales, Australia ensure we understand the unique challenges facing regional enterprises.
We operate throughout Australia, supporting diverse industries with our tailored solutions, all centered on a shared passion for engineering innovation. Whether you're seeking to optimize operations, enhance product or service offerings, or simply improve overall performance, COLETEK is committed to delivering reliable, results-driven outcomes that meet your specific needs and goals.
In Ooma, New South Wales, Australia, the demands of modern business can be intense, with constant pressure to innovate, adapt, and thrive. At COLETEK, we're well-equipped to support local entrepreneurs, executives, and decision-makers in navigating these complexities, leveraging our expertise to drive value and growth for your operations.
Navigating the challenges of technology and engineering innovation requires a deep understanding of both the local context and the global market landscape. By combining our multidisciplinary strengths with intimate knowledge of Ooma's unique dynamics, we're well-positioned to empower regional businesses in achieving their ambitions.
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.