At COLETEK Robotics Development and Support Services for Nowendoc, 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 Nowendoc 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 Nowendoc is ready to help. Contact us to start building the next generation of intelligent, autonomous machines.
Nowendoc, New South Wales, Australia - a thriving regional hub with a strong agricultural presence. As a local business owner or technical decision-maker here, you understand the importance of reliability, innovation, and collaboration to drive growth and success. That's where we come in at COLETEK.
As a multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company established in 2001, our team has a wealth of experience in delivering cutting-edge solutions that transform industries. And yet, despite our national reputation, we remain deeply committed to the local communities we serve - including Nowendoc, New South Wales, Australia.
We take pride in being your trusted partner for all things engineering and product development. Whether you're an agricultural entrepreneur or a business leader looking to expand your presence in the region, we've got the skills and expertise to help you achieve your goals. Our team of seasoned engineers and innovators draws on extensive knowledge across various sectors - from farming to manufacturing - to craft custom solutions that meet your unique needs.
Our approach centers around collaboration, leveraging our deep understanding of Nowendoc's local landscape to create tailored solutions that support businesses operating throughout the region. By combining local insights with national expertise, we empower entrepreneurs and business leaders like you to thrive in an ever-changing market.
At COLETEK, we're not just another engineering firm - we're a committed partner for the Nowendoc community. If you're looking for reliable, innovative solutions that will take your business to new heights, look no further than us.
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.