At COLETEK Robotics Development and Support Services for Ellalong, 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 Ellalong 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 Ellalong is ready to help. Contact us to start building the next generation of intelligent, autonomous machines.
Situated at the heart of New South Wales, Australia, Ellalong is a thriving community with a strong economy based on coal mining and agriculture. As a region that values tradition and innovation, it's essential to have trusted partners who can help businesses stay ahead of the curve. That's where COLETEK comes in – a multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company established in 2001.
With over two decades of experience, we've built a reputation for delivering reliable and effective solutions that drive business success. Our team of experts is dedicated to developing innovative products and providing top-notch engineering services that meet the unique needs of businesses operating in Ellalong, New South Wales, Australia, and beyond.
We understand the importance of building strong relationships with local businesses, which is why we're committed to serving companies across Ellalong, New South Wales, Australia. Our extensive experience enables us to tackle complex projects, from concept to reality, ensuring that our clients receive tailored support that meets their specific needs. Whether you're looking to improve operational efficiency, expand your product offerings, or develop a new solution, we're here to help.
At COLETEK, we pride ourselves on our ability to collaborate effectively with businesses in Ellalong, New South Wales, Australia. We take the time to listen to their unique challenges and goals, leveraging our expertise to develop solutions that exceed expectations. Our team is passionate about making a positive impact on local communities, which is reflected in our commitment to delivering exceptional results.
Operating throughout Australia, we've had the privilege of working with businesses from various industries, helping them overcome obstacles and achieve their objectives. Our success stems from our ability to bring people together, fostering open communication and collaboration that leads to outstanding outcomes.
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.