Robotics Development and Support Services for Tweed Heads

At COLETEK Robotics Development and Support Services for Tweed Heads, 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:

• Custom robotic solutions for homes, businesses, and education.
• Prototyping and product development for robotic inventions and proof-of-concepts.
• Automation consulting to streamline industrial or logistics workflows.
• Repair and optimization of existing robotic systems and automation platforms.
• Robotics R&D platforms for universities, innovation labs, and advanced research centres.

The COLETEK Robotics Development and Support Services for Tweed Heads 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 Tweed Heads is ready to help. Contact us to start building the next generation of intelligent, autonomous machines.

At COLETEK, we're proud to be a multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company established in 2001. With our national reputation built on trust, innovation, and reliability, we've been serving businesses across Tweed Heads, New South Wales, Australia for over two decades.

We understand the unique challenges faced by local entrepreneurs and corporate leaders alike in this region. Our team is dedicated to providing tailored support that helps your business thrive, leveraging our expertise in engineering and product development. Based in Tweed Heads, New South Wales, Australia, we're perfectly positioned to operate throughout the area, working closely with clients to deliver innovative solutions.

Whether you're a startup looking to disrupt the status quo or an established player seeking to improve operational efficiency, our commitment to collaboration and capability ensures that your project receives the attention it deserves. Our reputation for reliability is built on a foundation of strong relationships, timely delivery, and unwavering dedication to meeting your business needs.

We're not just another consulting firm; we're partners in innovation who take pride in understanding the specific challenges facing local businesses in Tweed Heads, New South Wales, Australia. Our team is passionate about harnessing the power of engineering and product development to drive growth, create new opportunities, and build something remarkable together.