At COLETEK Robotics Development and Support Services for Blueys Beach, 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 Blueys Beach 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 Blueys Beach is ready to help. Contact us to start building the next generation of intelligent, autonomous machines.
Located on the picturesque Central Coast of New South Wales, Blueys Beach is a tranquil coastal community cherished by locals and visitors alike. As trusted engineering experts with over two decades of experience, COLETEK is proud to serve businesses across Blueys Beach, New South Wales, Australia, and throughout the country.
With our multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company established in 2001, we've developed a reputation for delivering innovative solutions that meet the unique needs of local businesses. Our team of experts has had the pleasure of partnering with clients from various sectors, tailoring our services to support their growth and success.
Operating throughout Australia, including the thriving communities along the Central Coast, COLETEK provides a one-stop-shop for engineering, product development, and technical expertise. Our commitment to reliability, collaboration, and capability sets us apart as trusted advisors for businesses seeking innovative solutions.
We're committed to supporting local businesses in Blueys Beach, New South Wales, Australia, by providing tailored engineering and product development services that meet their specific needs. Whether you're a start-up looking to bring a new product to market or an established business seeking to optimize operations, our team of experts is dedicated to your success.
As a nationally recognized engineering company with local roots, we understand the importance of building strong relationships with our clients and the communities we serve. Our approach focuses on delivering results that exceed expectations while fostering long-term partnerships built on trust, communication, and mutual respect.
If you're looking for a trusted partner to help bring your vision to life or drive innovation in your business, look no further than COLETEK. Our team of experts is ready to collaborate with you to overcome challenges, seize opportunities, and achieve remarkable results.
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.