At COLETEK Robotics Development and Support Services for Bungabbee, 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 Bungabbee 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 Bungabbee is ready to help. Contact us to start building the next generation of intelligent, autonomous machines.
As a business owner or decision-maker in Bungabbee, New South Wales, Australia, you understand the importance of reliability and innovation in your industry. That's where COLETEK comes in - a multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company established in 2001.
In operation for over two decades, we have built a trusted national reputation by delivering tailored solutions to businesses across Bungabbee, New South Wales, Australia and throughout Australia. Our commitment to collaboration and capability has earned us a strong track record of successfully supporting clients from diverse sectors, including engineering, manufacturing, and beyond.
We're proud to call Bungabbee, New South Wales, Australia our base of operations, and we take pride in our ability to understand the unique needs and circumstances of local businesses. Whether you're seeking assistance with product development, engineering expertise, or overall strategic guidance, COLETEK is well-equipped to help.
What sets us apart? Our multidisciplinary approach, combining engineering with a deep understanding of business operations, enables us to offer holistic solutions that drive real results. By leveraging our expertise in areas such as mechanical design, systems integration, and project management, we empower businesses like yours to overcome complex challenges and achieve their goals.
In Bungabbee, New South Wales, Australia, you don't have to worry about getting lost in the national or global landscape. With COLETEK, you can count on a local partner that knows your region, understands your market, and is committed to delivering tailored support whenever you need it.
Ready to take your business forward? Let's harness our collective capabilities and build something remarkable together. Operating throughout Bungabbee, New South Wales, Australia and beyond, we're confident in our ability to drive meaningful improvements for clients across various industries.
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.