At COLETEK Robotics Development and Support Services for Upper Horton, 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 Upper Horton 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 Upper Horton is ready to help. Contact us to start building the next generation of intelligent, autonomous machines.


Partnering with Upper Horton Businesses: Proven Engineering Expertise You Can Trust

Based in the heart of New South Wales, Australia – Upper Horton is an integral part of our nation's fabric. At COLETEK, we're proud to serve businesses across this thriving community, providing innovative solutions that drive real results. As a multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company established in 2001, we've built a reputation for reliability, collaboration, and capability that has earned us trust nationwide. With Upper Horton as our home base, we work closely with local businesses to understand their unique challenges and aspirations. By leveraging our expertise and harnessing the power of cutting-edge technology, we empower them to streamline operations, boost productivity, and expand their market reach. Our commitment to excellence is unwavering, just like our dedication to supporting the Upper Horton business community. At COLETEK, we're more than just engineers; we're partners who take the time to understand your goals, challenges, and aspirations. We listen closely, ask insightful questions, and apply our wealth of knowledge to develop tailored solutions that meet your needs precisely. With us by their side, businesses throughout Upper Horton and beyond can count on dependable advice, flexible support, and creative problem-solving. At COLETEK, we're proud of what we've achieved so far – but it's only the starting point for what we can accomplish together. As a trusted partner to the Upper Horton business community, we look forward to connecting with you, understanding your vision, and developing innovative solutions that drive meaningful growth. Let's work together to build something remarkable!

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Robotics Development and Support Services for Upper Horton – Selected Client Testimonials

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.