At COLETEK Robotics Development and Support Services for Fawcetts Plain, 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 Fawcetts Plain 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 Fawcetts Plain is ready to help. Contact us to start building the next generation of intelligent, autonomous machines.
As a trusted partner for businesses across Fawcetts Plain, New South Wales, Australia, COLETEK brings over two decades of experience and innovation to the table. Our multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company has been operating since 2001, making us well-equipped to serve as your go-to partner in the region.
We've built a reputation for reliability, collaboration, and capability that stretches across Australia. By supporting businesses like yours in Fawcetts Plain, New South Wales, Australia and beyond, we're committed to helping you overcome challenges and achieve your goals. Whether you need strategic guidance or hands-on assistance, our team of experts is dedicated to delivering results-driven solutions.
At COLETEK, we understand the importance of a strong, local presence. That's why we've established ourselves as a trusted partner for businesses in Fawcetts Plain, New South Wales, Australia and throughout the region. Our expertise spans engineering and product development, with a focus on delivering tailored solutions that meet your unique needs.
We believe in building lasting relationships through trust, communication, and collaboration. By partnering with COLETEK, you'll gain access to our collective knowledge, experience, and resources. Whether you're looking for new product opportunities or seeking to improve operational efficiency, we're here to help.
As COLETEK continues to serve businesses in Fawcetts Plain, New South Wales, Australia and nationwide, we're proud of our national reputation as a trusted partner. Our commitment to delivering exceptional results has earned us the respect of clients across various industries. And we're honored to bring that same expertise and dedication to your door.
So why wait? Let COLETEK be your partner in achieving success. We'll work closely with you to understand your goals, challenges, and aspirations. Our multidisciplinary approach will ensure that our solutions are tailored to meet your unique needs, no matter where you operate.
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.