At COLETEK Robotics Development and Support Services for Morpeth, 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 Morpeth 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 Morpeth is ready to help. Contact us to start building the next generation of intelligent, autonomous machines.
As the heartbeat of industry in Morpeth, New South Wales, Australia, we understand the importance of having trusted partners who can help drive innovation and growth. That's where COLETEK comes in – a multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company established in 2001 with a reputation for reliability, collaboration, and capability.
Based in Morpeth, New South Wales, Australia, we've had the privilege of serving businesses across this thriving region and throughout Australia. Our team has decades of combined experience in developing products, systems, and solutions that meet the unique needs of our clients. Whether you're seeking to improve operational efficiency, create new revenue streams, or enhance customer experiences, COLETEK is committed to delivering world-class engineering expertise to support your success.
What sets us apart is our ability to bring together diverse disciplines under one roof, from mechanical and electrical engineering to software development and product design. We take the time to truly understand our clients' challenges, working closely with them to develop tailored solutions that meet their specific needs. This collaborative approach has earned us a trusted national reputation, as we've helped numerous organizations in Morpeth, New South Wales, Australia and beyond overcome technical hurdles and achieve their goals.
In an era of rapid technological change, businesses in Morpeth, New South Wales, Australia need partners they can rely on. At COLETEK, we're dedicated to providing consistent support, drawing on our expertise and experience to help you navigate the complexities of modern industry. From concept design to product launch, we'll be your partner every step of the way.
If you're looking for a trusted engineering partner to drive innovation and growth in Morpeth, New South Wales, Australia or beyond, look no further than COLETEK. Let our expertise in engineering and product development become your competitive advantage. Together, let's build something remarkable.
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.