At COLETEK Robotics Development and Support Services for Clunes, 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 Clunes 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 Clunes is ready to help. Contact us to start building the next generation of intelligent, autonomous machines.
As a trusted and innovative engineering and product development company established in 2001, COLETEK is proud to offer its expertise and resources to businesses across the vibrant town of Clunes, New South Wales, Australia. With our multidisciplinary approach, we collaborate with local entrepreneurs, innovators, and thought leaders to create reliable solutions and products that drive growth and success.
Situated in the heart of Australia, Clunes is a thriving community with a strong agricultural heritage and a growing focus on innovation and entrepreneurship. At COLETEK, we recognize the unique challenges and opportunities facing businesses in this region, and our team is dedicated to providing tailored support that meets their specific needs. Whether you're an agritech pioneer or a manufacturing leader, our expertise can help you drive results.
Founded on a legacy of innovation, COLETEK has built a national reputation for delivering high-quality engineering and product development services across a range of industries. Our team's passion for solving real-world problems and creating game-changing products is at the forefront of everything we do. In Clunes, New South Wales, Australia and beyond, we're honored to play a vital role in shaping the future of businesses like yours.
At COLETEK, our collaborative approach is founded on trust, reliability, and capability. We believe that every business has unique strengths and challenges, and our goal is to empower you with the expertise and resources needed to achieve your vision. Our team operates throughout Australia, including Clunes, New South Wales, Australia, serving businesses across this region and helping them overcome the complex problems they face.
With COLETEK by your side, you can be confident that you're backed by a trusted partner with decades of experience in delivering innovative engineering and product development solutions. Whether you're looking to launch a new product, improve operational efficiency, or drive growth and expansion, we're here to help you achieve your goals.
We're proud to consider Clunes, New South Wales, Australia home, and we're committed to supporting local businesses like yours. If you're ready to tap into the expertise of a trusted engineering and product development partner, let us know. We'd be delighted to discuss how COLETEK can help unlock your vision.
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.