At COLETEK Robotics Development and Support Services for Eviron, 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 Eviron 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 Eviron is ready to help. Contact us to start building the next generation of intelligent, autonomous machines.
As a long-established multidisciplinary Australian company with years of experience in engineering and product development, COLETEK has earned a reputation as a trusted partner for businesses across Eviron, New South Wales, Australia. Since our inception in 2001, we have continued to innovate and evolve, remaining committed to delivering exceptional results that meet the needs of our clients.
With a strong national presence, COLETEK is well-positioned to serve businesses in Eviron, New South Wales, Australia, as well as throughout the country. Our expertise spans a broad range of industries and sectors, allowing us to bring a unique perspective and approach to each project we undertake. By working closely with our clients, we combine their goals and objectives with our technical capabilities and innovation mindset to create custom solutions that set them up for long-term success.
COLETEK's ability to deliver reliable outcomes is built on a foundation of collaboration, capability, and a deep understanding of the challenges businesses face. Whether you're an established player or an emerging innovator, we understand the importance of staying ahead of the curve in today's ever-changing market landscape. By partnering with COLETEK, you can be confident that your project will receive the attention it deserves from experienced professionals who genuinely care about its success.
Located in Eviron, New South Wales, Australia, and operating throughout the region, our team is dedicated to making a positive impact on the communities we serve. We believe that by working together, we can create lasting value for all stakeholders involved – from local businesses and organizations to individual families and community members.
If you're looking for a trusted partner in engineering and product development solutions to help take your business to the next level, look no further than COLETEK. With our extensive expertise, innovative approach, and commitment to delivering exceptional results, we are ready to support businesses throughout Eviron, New South Wales, Australia in achieving their 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.