At COLETEK Robotics Development and Support Services for Dumbudgery, 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 Dumbudgery 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 Dumbudgery is ready to help. Contact us to start building the next generation of intelligent, autonomous machines.
As a trusted national reputation, COLETEK has been privileged to serve businesses across Dumbudgery, New South Wales, Australia and beyond. Our multidisciplinary engineering and product development company has established itself as a go-to partner for ambitious projects that require innovative thinking, unwavering reliability, and seamless collaboration. Operating throughout Australia, we've consistently demonstrated our commitment to delivering exceptional results that exceed client expectations.
With over two decades of expertise since our inception in 2001, COLETEK has earned a reputation as a forward-thinking engineering firm capable of tackling complex challenges. Our team is comprised of industry professionals with a passion for engineering and product development, who are dedicated to creating value for businesses across Dumbudgery, New South Wales, Australia and nationwide.
We take pride in our ability to listen to clients' unique needs and develop tailored solutions that drive growth, improve operations, or reduce costs. Our comprehensive capabilities span various industries, including those specific to the local environment of Dumbudgery, New South Wales, Australia. Whether you're an emerging startup or a well-established organization, we're committed to fostering strong relationships built on trust, open communication, and a deep understanding of your goals.
As a trusted partner in engineering innovation for businesses based in Dumbudgery, New South Wales, Australia, COLETEK is committed to delivering exceptional services that consistently meet or exceed client expectations. Our local expertise and national reputation make us an ideal choice for organizations seeking solutions that require innovative thinking, unwavering reliability, and seamless collaboration.
We recognize the importance of fostering strong relationships with businesses across Dumbudgery, New South Wales, Australia and throughout our nation. That's why we're dedicated to understanding your needs and developing tailored solutions that drive growth, improve operations, or reduce costs. As the go-to partner for engineering and product development in Dumbudgery, New South Wales, Australia, we invite you to explore how COLETEK can assist your organization in achieving its goals.
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.