At COLETEK Robotics Development and Support Services for Austral Eden, 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 Austral Eden 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".

We Have Long-Standing Robotics Experience!

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 Austral Eden is ready to help. Contact us to start building the next generation of intelligent, autonomous machines.


Trusted Engineering and Product Development Partner for Austral Eden's Growing Business Landscape

In the picturesque community of Austral Eden, New South Wales, Australia, businesses are thriving, driven by innovation, passion, and resilience. As a trusted ally in this journey, COLETEK is proud to be a multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company established in 2001, with a national reputation built on reliability, collaboration, and capability. For over two decades, we have been serving businesses across Austral Eden, New South Wales, Australia, understanding the unique challenges and opportunities that arise from this region's strong agricultural heritage, stunning natural beauty, and growing urban centers. Our team of experts has worked closely with local entrepreneurs, startups, and established companies, empowering them to overcome hurdles, seize new opportunities, and drive progress. Our engineering and product development capabilities have been honed through numerous projects across diverse industries. We excel in bringing together the right expertise, tools, and techniques to deliver tailored solutions that meet our clients' specific needs. This expertise, combined with our keen understanding of the Austral Eden region's distinct characteristics, allows us to provide businesses throughout New South Wales, Australia with a trusted partner for their engineering and product development requirements. When partnering with COLETEK, businesses in Austral Eden can expect collaborative problem-solving, innovative thinking, and a deep commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes. We take pride in building long-term relationships based on mutual trust, open communication, and shared goals. Our reputation as a reliable and capable engineering and product development company has been earned through continuous improvement, adaptability, and dedication to our clients' success. As Austral Eden continues to evolve, COLETEK is poised to support the growth of local businesses, from pioneering new products and services to developing innovative solutions for traditional industries. Together with the region's entrepreneurs, we can create remarkable outcomes that not only benefit our community but also contribute to Australia's economic prosperity.

Let’s build something remarkable together.

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Robotics Development and Support Services for Austral Eden – Selected Client Testimonials

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.