At COLETEK Robotics Development and Support Services for Gravesend, 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 Gravesend 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 Gravesend is ready to help. Contact us to start building the next generation of intelligent, autonomous machines.
As a reputable multidisciplinary engineering and product development company with roots dating back to 2001, COLETEK is proud to serve businesses across Gravesend, New South Wales, Australia. Our foundation has been built on trust, innovation, and expertise, allowing us to provide tailored support for local entrepreneurs and corporate entities.
At the heart of our operations lies a deep understanding of the complex challenges faced by companies in Gravesend, New South Wales, Australia. With years of experience in product development, we've honed the skills needed to tackle even the most ambitious projects. Our team is committed to building long-lasting relationships with clients, fostering effective collaboration, and delivering high-calibre solutions that drive business growth.
As a trusted partner to companies operating throughout Gravesend, New South Wales, Australia, COLETEK has earned a reputation for reliability, creativity, and forward-thinking approaches. We take pride in our ability to adapt to diverse industries, from agriculture to manufacturing and beyond. Our commitment to engineering excellence and innovative spirit has allowed us to establish ourselves as a go-to partner for businesses seeking sustainable growth.
We believe that every local company deserves access to cutting-edge solutions tailored to their unique needs. That's why COLETEK is dedicated to providing expert guidance, leveraging the latest technologies, and driving results-driven outcomes. With our collective expertise, we're confident in our ability to help businesses in Gravesend, New South Wales, Australia overcome challenges and achieve success.
If you're a entrepreneur, business owner, or leader looking to propel your company forward with innovative engineering solutions, COLETEK is standing by to support you every step of the way. We're proud to be based in Gravesend, New South Wales, Australia – serving clients, driving innovation, and fostering lasting partnerships.
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.