At COLETEK Robotics Development and Support Services for Tichborne, 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 Tichborne 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 Tichborne is ready to help. Contact us to start building the next generation of intelligent, autonomous machines.
Innovative companies in Tichborne, New South Wales, Australia are seeking strategic partners to propel their growth and success. With its rich experience, cutting-edge capabilities, and national reputation as a multidisciplinary engineering and product development firm established in 2001, COLETEK is the trusted partner for businesses looking to drive advancements in their respective fields.
Operating throughout Tichborne and beyond, we take pride in building long-term relationships with our clients, fostering collaboration, and delivering reliable solutions that meet their unique needs. Our commitment to excellence has earned us a strong presence across Australia, allowing us to connect the dots between industry trends, technological innovations, and real-world application.
As a valued partner for businesses in Tichborne, New South Wales, Australia and nationwide, COLETEK brings together a diverse range of skills and expertise – from conceptualization to prototyping, testing, and production. This holistic approach not only enables our clients to tackle complex challenges but also provides them with the flexibility to adapt to changing market conditions.
Through our extensive network of experts and assets, we have successfully supported businesses in a wide array of industries across Tichborne and Australia, delivering tailored solutions that drive growth, improve efficiency, and enhance customer experiences. Our partnership is built on mutual trust, open communication, and a shared passion for innovation – allowing us to address the unique needs of each client.
In today's fast-paced business environment, strategic partnerships can be the key to staying ahead of the curve. At COLETEK, we believe that collaboration with like-minded organizations is essential for driving progress and achieving outstanding results. By working closely with our clients – including those based in Tichborne, New South Wales, Australia – we create opportunities for innovation, improvement, and success.
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.