At COLETEK Robotics Development and Support Services for Dorrigo, 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 Dorrigo 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 Dorrigo is ready to help. Contact us to start building the next generation of intelligent, autonomous machines.
As a long-standing multidisciplinary engineering and product development company, COLETEK has always prioritized building strong relationships with businesses across Dorrigo, New South Wales, Australia. Our commitment to innovative solutions and dependable collaboration has earned us a trusted national reputation we're proud of.
Nationally established in 2001, we've had the privilege of supporting organizations ranging from local start-ups to large-scale enterprises. Today, our dedicated team serves businesses in Dorrigo, New South Wales, Australia and beyond, providing the expertise they need to succeed.
We pride ourselves on being a reliable partner for companies looking to drive growth, improve efficiency, and solve complex challenges. By sharing your vision and goals, we work together to create tailored solutions that meet your unique needs. From concept development through to implementation and ongoing support, our team delivers the expertise you need to thrive in an ever-changing business environment.
COLETEK's multidisciplinary capabilities are particularly valuable for Dorrigo businesses looking for a trusted ally to help them navigate emerging trends, stay ahead of competition, or overcome industry-specific hurdles. By drawing on our collective experience and applying innovative thinking, we empower local organizations to achieve lasting success in their respective markets.
As you look to grow and evolve your business in Dorrigo, New South Wales, Australia, consider partnering with COLETEK. Our dedicated team is well-equipped to support businesses of all sizes, from those looking for a fresh perspective on a long-standing challenge to those seeking innovative solutions for new opportunities.
Operating throughout Australia, including Dorrigo and beyond, our focus remains steadfastly centered on collaboration, capability, and reliability. It's why so many organizations have trusted us to help them shape their future and achieve remarkable results.
This is a sample of public feedback from a broader range of client work.
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.
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.