At COLETEK Robotics Development and Support Services for Tygalgah, 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 Tygalgah 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 Tygalgah is ready to help. Contact us to start building the next generation of intelligent, autonomous machines.
When it comes to industrial engineering and product development, businesses across Tygalgah, New South Wales, Australia look to COLETEK for trusted expertise. With over two decades of experience, we've established ourselves as a go-to multidisciplinary company, dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that drive growth and efficiency.
Based in Tygalgah, New South Wales, Australia, our national reputation has been built on a foundation of reliability, collaboration, and capability. From concept to implementation, we work closely with local businesses to understand their unique challenges and develop tailored engineering and product development strategies that meet their needs.
Serving businesses across Tygalgah, New South Wales, Australia, COLETEK is committed to leveraging our skills and expertise to help companies thrive in today's fast-paced market. Our experienced team of engineers and product developers has extensive knowledge of the region and a deep understanding of local industry requirements.
Working with us means gaining access to cutting-edge technology, advanced engineering solutions, and a passion for innovation that inspires new possibilities. As a proudly Australian company established in 2001, COLETEK is committed to supporting local businesses like yours, providing the expert guidance you need to drive success.
We're proud to operate throughout Australia, serving as a trusted partner for clients across diverse industries. Our expertise spans multiple disciplines, allowing us to bring a holistic approach to engineering and product development that addresses complex challenges head-on.
At COLETEK, we believe in the power of collaboration and the importance of understanding local needs. As your go-to engineering and product development partner in Tygalgah, New South Wales, Australia, we'll work tirelessly to deliver exceptional results that exceed your expectations.
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.