At COLETEK Robotics Development and Support Services for Albion Park Rail, 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 Albion Park Rail 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 Albion Park Rail is ready to help. Contact us to start building the next generation of intelligent, autonomous machines.
Located in the heart of New South Wales, Australia, COLETEK is a trusted name in engineering and product development. With over two decades of experience serving businesses across Albion Park Rail, New South Wales, Australia, our multidisciplinary team has earned a reputation for delivering innovative solutions that drive success.
As a national company established in 2001, we've had the privilege of working with a wide range of clients, from small startups to large corporations. Our presence in Albion Park Rail, New South Wales, Australia allows us to provide localized support and expertise, taking into account the unique needs and challenges of the area.
What sets COLETEK apart is our commitment to reliability, collaboration, and capability. We take the time to understand our clients' goals and objectives, and work closely with them to develop customized solutions that meet their specific needs. Our team's passion for engineering and product development results in innovative products and services that exceed client expectations.
At COLETEK, we're proud to have a proven track record of delivering high-quality outcomes that make a real difference. Whether you're based in Albion Park Rail, New South Wales, Australia or operating throughout the region, our goal is to help your business thrive through effective engineering and product development solutions.
If you're looking for a trusted partner who can help you achieve your goals, look no further than COLETEK. As a company serving businesses across Albion Park Rail, New South Wales, Australia, we're committed to delivering exceptional results that exceed expectations. And as one of the most respected companies in our field, we're confident that we can make a positive impact on your business.
So why settle for ordinary solutions when you can have remarkable ones? At COLETEK, our passion is engineering and product development – and it shows in everything we do. If you're ready to build something remarkable together, let's get started today.
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.