At COLETEK Robotics Development and Support Services for Ellenborough, 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 Ellenborough 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 Ellenborough is ready to help. Contact us to start building the next generation of intelligent, autonomous machines.
At COLETEK, we're proud to be a multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company established in 2001. Our comprehensive approach has earned us a trusted national reputation, allowing businesses like yours to benefit from our expertise and innovation. Based in Ellenborough, New South Wales, Australia, we operate throughout the region, providing reliable support for local enterprises.
As a multidisciplinary engineering company, we've developed an impressive portfolio of successful projects across various industries. Our engineers and product developers collaborate seamlessly, leveraging their unique skill sets to create tailored solutions that meet your specific needs. Whether you're seeking assistance with engineering design, product development, or another aspect of your business, our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional results.
Elevate Your Business Operations in Ellenborough, New South Wales, Australia
Our local presence in Ellenborough, New South Wales, Australia, allows us to foster strong relationships with businesses and community stakeholders. Operating throughout the region, we're committed to understanding your unique challenges and providing tailored support to drive growth and innovation. Our team is passionate about empowering local entrepreneurs like yourself with the tools and expertise needed to thrive.
As a trusted partner for engineering and product development, COLETEK prioritizes reliability, collaboration, and capability, ensuring that every project we undertake yields superior results. By leveraging our combined expertise and resources, you can be confident in our ability to deliver innovative solutions tailored to your specific needs.
Serving businesses across Ellenborough, New South Wales, Australia, like yours is at the heart of what we do. We're proud to play a vital role in shaping the region's engineering and product development landscape. By partnering with COLETEK, you can rest assured that your projects will receive the attention and care they deserve from seasoned professionals.
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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.