At COLETEK Robotics Development and Support Services for Rushforth, 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 Rushforth 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".

We Have Long-Standing Robotics Experience!

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 Rushforth is ready to help. Contact us to start building the next generation of intelligent, autonomous machines.


COLETEK: Your Partner in Engineering and Product Development for Rushforth, New South Wales, Australia

Pioneering engineering and product development solutions for over two decades, COLETEK has established itself as a trusted force across the nation. Our reputation is built on delivering reliable, innovative outcomes that drive business success. As a multidisciplinary Australian company founded in 2001, we're proud to serve businesses in Rushforth, New South Wales, Australia and beyond. With our extensive experience and expertise, we're uniquely positioned to support local businesses throughout Rushforth, New South Wales, Australia and other regions. Our team excels at bridging the gap between concept and reality, turning your vision into tangible products or solutions that meet your unique needs. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, trust COLETEK to guide your project from ideation to successful implementation. Our capabilities are wide-ranging and adaptable to various industries and applications. We thrive in fast-paced environments, leveraging our expertise across multiple disciplines to ensure seamless collaboration and effective outcomes. For businesses in Rushforth, New South Wales, Australia, this means working with a reliable partner that understands the local landscape, culture, and regulatory frameworks. At COLETEK, we take pride in fostering strong relationships with our clients, offering tailored support to help them navigate the ever-evolving product development landscape. By combining innovative thinking with real-world insight, we empower businesses in Rushforth, New South Wales, Australia to stay ahead of the curve and capitalize on opportunities as they arise. As a proud Australian company operating throughout the country, including Rushforth, New South Wales, Australia, we're committed to serving local businesses like yours. If you're seeking a trusted partner for your engineering or product development needs, let's start exploring ways to bring your vision to life.

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Robotics Development and Support Services for Rushforth – Selected Client Testimonials

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.