At COLETEK Robotics Development and Support Services for Robin Hill, 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 Robin Hill 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 Robin Hill is ready to help. Contact us to start building the next generation of intelligent, autonomous machines.
As the heartbeat of regional innovation, Robin Hill, New South Wales, Australia is home to a rich tapestry of businesses and entrepreneurs who drive growth and prosperity. At COLETEK, we're proud to be a multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company established in 2001, with a national reputation for delivering innovative solutions that empower local organizations.
Headquartered in Robin Hill, New South Wales, Australia, our team of experts is dedicated to serving businesses across the region, providing tailored support to help them navigate complex challenges and seize opportunities. With years of experience working with clients from various industries, we bring a unique understanding of the unique needs and concerns of the local business community.
As a trusted engineering partner, COLETEK is committed to collaboration, innovative thinking, and delivering reliable solutions that meet the specific needs of our clients in Robin Hill, New South Wales, Australia. Our capabilities encompass a broad spectrum of engineering and product development services, designed to help businesses overcome obstacles and achieve their goals.
In Robin Hill, New South Wales, Australia, and throughout Australia, we've built long-term relationships with local organizations by consistently demonstrating our commitment to excellence, adaptability, and customer satisfaction. Our reputation as a trusted partner is built on our ability to listen, understand, and respond to the distinct needs of each client.
Whether you're an entrepreneur seeking innovative solutions to drive growth or an established business looking to streamline operations and improve efficiency, COLETEK is poised to support your organization every step of the way. Operating throughout Robin Hill, New South Wales, Australia, we're proud to be a part of this vibrant community and look forward to partnering with local businesses to build something remarkable.
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.