At COLETEK Robotics Development and Support Services for Weedallion, 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 Weedallion 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 Weedallion is ready to help. Contact us to start building the next generation of intelligent, autonomous machines.
Data-driven innovation is what drives our nation forward, and here in Weedallion, New South Wales, Australia, COLETEK has been at the forefront of this movement since 2001. As a multidisciplinary engineering and product development company with a national reputation for trustworthiness, we have earned the respect of businesses across Weedallion and beyond.
At COLETEK, we take pride in our ability to collaborate closely with local businesses, listening attentively to their needs and developing tailored solutions that align beautifully with their aspirations. Our engineers' expertise spans numerous sectors, from manufacturing and logistics to agriculture and community services – ensuring seamless integration of our innovations into the fabric of your operation.
We understand the unique challenges faced by businesses in Weedallion, New South Wales, Australia, such as adapting to change while maintaining regional roots and leveraging technology for long-term growth. As your trusted partner, we'll empower you with cutting-edge thinking, industry insight, and actionable strategies to overcome these hurdles.
Our team operates throughout the region, providing reliable support that's always mindful of local sensitivities. Whether it's streamlining processes or developing new products, our capabilities extend far beyond mere technical proficiency. We're committed to being a long-term friend and ally to Weedallion businesses as we work together to achieve remarkable milestones.
So why choose COLETEK for your engineering and product development needs in Weedallion, New South Wales, Australia? Because – with our extensive experience, expertise in design and manufacturing, and reputation for unwavering dedication to local partnerships – you can rely on us to deliver outstanding results that bolster your bottom line.
Let COLETEK be the steadfast partner that drives meaningful progress across Weedallion. When it comes to engineering solutions that serve businesses in Weedallion, New South Wales, Australia, we're always ready to roll up our sleeves and get the job done right.
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.