At COLETEK Robotics Development and Support Services for Ulan, 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 Ulan 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 Ulan is ready to help. Contact us to start building the next generation of intelligent, autonomous machines.
In the heart of the Australian outback, lies the community-driven town of Ulan, nestled in the beautiful New South Wales countryside. As a multidisciplinary engineering and product development company established in 2001, COLETEK is dedicated to fostering growth and innovation throughout this region.
Boasting an impressive track record of delivering reliable solutions for businesses across Ulan, New South Wales, Australia and throughout the country, our team at COLETEK prides itself on its collaborative approach, ensuring seamless integration with your existing operations. Through our tailored engineering and product development expertise, we empower local entrepreneurs to overcome industry-specific challenges.
As a trusted national player in the field of engineering and product development, we are uniquely positioned to support businesses in Ulan, New South Wales, Australia, as well as those operating throughout the country. Our expertise spans across various sectors, from manufacturing to construction, and our capabilities make us an ideal partner for small and medium-sized enterprises seeking to enhance their competitiveness.
At COLETEK, we take pride in our ability to adapt to diverse industry landscapes, tailoring our approach to meet the specific needs of each organization. Whether it's enhancing operational efficiency, streamlining processes, or designing innovative products, we are committed to helping our clients achieve their goals.
As a locally-based company serving businesses across Ulan, New South Wales, Australia, we understand the importance of establishing strong relationships with local stakeholders and fostering meaningful connections within the community. Our presence in this region enables us to respond quickly to changing market conditions and work closely with regional partners, ensuring that our solutions remain relevant and effective.
If you're looking for a trusted partner capable of delivering exceptional results, look no further than COLETEK. We would be delighted to discuss how our engineering and product development expertise can benefit your Ulan, New South Wales, Australia-based business or organization.
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.