At COLETEK Robotics Development and Support Services for Thrumster, 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 Thrumster 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".

We Have Long-Standing Robotics Experience!

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 Thrumster is ready to help. Contact us to start building the next generation of intelligent, autonomous machines.


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Transforming Industries Throughout Thrumster, New South Wales, Australia

In the heart of Thrumster, New South Wales, Australia lies a region bustling with entrepreneurial spirit and innovation. As a business owner or technical decision-maker in this vibrant community, you understand the importance of having trusted partners to help drive your projects forward.

Enter COLETEK, a multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company established in 2001, proudly serving businesses across Thrumster, New South Wales, Australia. Our team has developed expertise across industries, offering unparalleled collaboration and capability to fuel growth and success.

With headquarters based in Thrumster, New South Wales, Australia, we've earned a reputation as a trusted innovator in the region. Our commitment to reliability, quality, and customer-centricity has fostered long-term partnerships with clients from diverse sectors, including [sectors] and beyond.

Our company's foundation is rooted in the understanding that every business is unique, requiring tailored solutions to overcome industry-specific challenges. By embracing a holistic approach, we weave together engineering expertise and product development prowess to deliver customized outcomes for our clients.

In Thrumster, New South Wales, Australia, COLETEK has been privileged to have played a vital role in several industrial transformation initiatives, driving real-world impact through innovative problem-solving and creative storytelling. As your trusted partner, we'll draw upon our national reputation for innovation and engineering excellence, serving as an extension of your team to drive success across your organization.

Whether you're looking to launch a new product, streamline operations, or tackle complex challenges head-on, COLETEK stands ready to bring its unique set of skills and expertise to the table. Let us help you overcome any obstacle, capitalize on opportunities, and build something remarkable together in Thrumster, New South Wales, Australia.

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Robotics Development and Support Services for Thrumster – Selected Client Testimonials

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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.