At COLETEK Robotics Development and Support Services for Ponto, 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 Ponto 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 Ponto is ready to help. Contact us to start building the next generation of intelligent, autonomous machines.
Coletek has been a trusted partner for businesses across Ponto, New South Wales, Australia and throughout the country, offering unrivaled expertise in engineering and product development since 2001. As a multidisciplinary company with a strong national reputation, we've built longstanding relationships with companies that value reliability, collaboration, and capability.
Based in Ponto, New South Wales, Australia, our teams operate throughout the region, providing comprehensive support to local businesses seeking innovative solutions for their operations, products, and services. Whether you're looking to streamline processes, develop new offerings, or drive growth through technology, Coletek's experts listen carefully to your needs and design tailored strategies to achieve your objectives.
As a company committed to the success of Australian businesses, we take great pride in our ability to navigate complex engineering challenges with ingenuity, creativity, and dedication. Our extensive expertise spans multiple disciplines, from mechanical and electrical engineering to materials science and product development – all focused on delivering high-value solutions that drive real results.
In Ponto, New South Wales, Australia and across the country, we've built a reputation for building strong relationships, understanding our clients' unique needs, and delivering customized solutions that meet their goals. Whether you're seeking to optimize operations, create new products, or advance your technology stack, Coletek's multidisciplinary engineering expertise is here to support your ambitions.
When it comes to navigating the complex world of engineering and product development, look no further than Coletek – a trusted partner for businesses across Ponto, New South Wales, Australia. Our dedicated team is ready to bring your vision to life, leveraging years of collective experience and national reputation to deliver innovative solutions that drive success.
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.