At COLETEK Robotics Development and Support Services for Kunghur Creek, 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 Kunghur Creek 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 Kunghur Creek is ready to help. Contact us to start building the next generation of intelligent, autonomous machines.
Based in the heart of Australia, COLETEK has been a trusted partner for businesses across Kunghur Creek, New South Wales, and throughout the country since 2001. As a multidisciplinary engineering and product development company, we pride ourselves on our innovative approach to delivering tailored solutions that drive growth and success.
With extensive experience in serving businesses of all sizes and sectors within Kunghur Creek, COLETEK has established itself as a reliable and collaborative partner for local organizations. Our team of experts is dedicated to understanding the unique needs of each business we work with, delivering results-driven solutions that exceed expectations.
We understand the importance of building strong relationships between businesses and their communities. At COLETEK, we're committed to being an active participant in the growth and development of Kunghur Creek, working alongside local businesses to unlock new possibilities and drive economic prosperity.
As a national company with a reputation for reliability, collaboration, and capability, COLETEK has honed its expertise through years of working with diverse industries and sectors across Australia. Our clients trust us to deliver high-quality results, tailored solutions, and expert guidance – giving them the confidence to focus on their core goals.
We believe that every business in Kunghur Creek, from startups to established organizations, deserves access to innovative engineering and product development capabilities that drive growth, optimize performance, and create new opportunities. At COLETEK, we're dedicated to providing businesses with the expertise, resources, and support they need to succeed.
Whether you're looking to expand your operations, improve efficiency, or develop new products or services, our team at COLETEK is here to help. We invite you to explore how our expertise can benefit your business – serving as a trusted partner in the growth and development of Kunghur Creek, New South Wales, Australia.
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.