At COLETEK Robotics Development and Support Services for Old Station, 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 Old Station 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 Old Station is ready to help. Contact us to start building the next generation of intelligent, autonomous machines.
Located in the heart of Old Station, New South Wales, Australia, COLETEK is a multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company established in 2001. For over two decades, we've been serving businesses across Old Station, New South Wales, Australia, providing innovative solutions to help them thrive.
As a trusted national reputation, COLETEK has built a strong track record of reliability, collaboration, and capability. We're proud of our people-centric approach, which empowers our team to deliver exceptional results for clients in Old Station, New South Wales, Australia, as well as throughout Australia. Our goal is to develop tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of each business, backed by a deep understanding of the local market.
At COLETEK, we believe that every business has the potential to achieve remarkable things with the right support. That's why we're dedicated to being a trusted partner for Old Station, New South Wales, Australia, and Australian businesses alike. Whether you're looking to launch a new product, expand your operations, or drive innovation across your organization, our team is here to help.
We take pride in our ability to operate throughout the region, serving clients based in Old Station, New South Wales, Australia. Our local presence allows us to develop a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities facing businesses in the area, enabling us to deliver tailored solutions that drive real results.
When you partner with COLETEK, you can expect expert guidance, cutting-edge technology, and collaborative approach that puts your business first. We're committed to delivering exceptional outcomes for every client we work with, regardless of their size or industry.
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.