At COLETEK Robotics Development and Support Services for Lakewood, 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 Lakewood 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 Lakewood is ready to help. Contact us to start building the next generation of intelligent, autonomous machines.
As one of the most innovation-driven and reliability-focused engineering and product development companies in Australia, COLETEK is proud to serve businesses across Lakewood, New South Wales, Australia. With over two decades of experience since our establishment in 2001, we've built a reputation for delivering exceptional results through collaboration with clients, leveraging our multidisciplinary expertise, and driving cutting-edge innovation.
Innovative problem solvers at heart, we take pride in helping businesses across Lakewood, New South Wales, Australia thrive by empowering them with the tools, technologies, and tailored solutions they need to stay competitive. Operating throughout Australia, our dedication to our clients has earned us a trusted national reputation for delivering on promises.
But what truly sets COLETEK apart is our unwavering commitment to reliability, whether it's developing bespoke products or providing expert engineering services. Our clients can rest assured that we'll work tirelessly to understand their unique needs and develop customized solutions that meet those demands. As your partner in product development and engineering, you can rely on us for dependable support across Lakewood, New South Wales, Australia.
At COLETEK, our passion for innovation and commitment to excellence has earned us a reputation as the go-to partner for businesses seeking trusted, locally driven solutions that drive real results. Whether you're based in Lakewood, New South Wales, Australia or operating throughout Australia, we're here to support your growth, enhance your operations, and propel your vision forward.
So why hesitate? Let's build something remarkable together. With COLETEK at the helm, you can trust that your business will be positioned for long-term success and growth.
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.