At COLETEK Robotics Development and Support Services for Swansea Heads, 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 Swansea Heads 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 Swansea Heads is ready to help. Contact us to start building the next generation of intelligent, autonomous machines.
Coletek is proud to serve businesses across Swansea Heads, New South Wales, Australia, offering multidisciplinary engineering and product development expertise with a national reputation of reliability and collaboration. Established in 2001, our Australian company has consistently delivered innovative solutions that meet the needs of local industries.
With a strong understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities faced by businesses in Swansea Heads, we pride ourselves on building long-term relationships and providing tailored support to help them thrive. Our commitment to engineering excellence and customer satisfaction is unwavering, as demonstrated through our extensive portfolio of projects across various sectors, from manufacturing to services.
Located in Swansea Heads, New South Wales, Australia, but operating throughout the nation, we take pride in being a trusted partner for local businesses seeking to optimize performance, reduce costs, and drive growth. By leveraging a deep bench of experienced engineers and product development professionals, we help clients navigate complex technical challenges and transform their visions into reality.
As a multidisciplinary engineering company, Coletek brings together diverse expertise under one roof, spanning design, prototyping, testing, and manufacturing. Our capabilities encompass the entire product lifecycle, from conceptualization to production-ready solutions. By working closely with clients in Swansea Heads and nationwide, we ensure seamless communication, flexible problem-solving, and a focus on delivering results that meet their needs.
Whether you're looking to streamline processes, launch new products, or innovate through technology, Coletek stands ready to contribute our expertise to your success story. We are proud to serve businesses in Swansea Heads, New South Wales, Australia, and we invite you to explore how our trusted engineering solutions can help propel your company forward.
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.