Robotics Development and Support Services for Northern Tablelands

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

Expert Engineering and Product Development for Northern Tablelands Businesses

As a business owner or technical decision-maker in the Northern Tablelands of New South Wales, Australia, you're no stranger to innovation and resilience. With your unique blend of rural charm and modern industry, it's only fitting that you need a trusted partner to help drive your growth. That's where COLETEK comes in - a multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company established in 2001. With more than two decades under our belt, we've earned a reputation as a reliable, collaborative, and capable team. Our national presence means we're well-equipped to support businesses just like yours across Northern Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia - not to mention the rest of the country. We understand the distinct challenges your region faces, from maintaining rural infrastructure to developing innovative agribusiness solutions. As a business-focused engineering company, COLETEK eschews cookie-cutter approaches in favor of tailored, outcome-driven strategies. Our team of experts takes the time to listen to your needs and goals before applying their collective know-how to deliver results that truly make a difference. Whether you're looking to boost operational efficiency, enhance product quality, or simply stay ahead of the curve, we have the skills, expertise, and passion to help. Operating throughout Northern Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia, we've had the privilege of supporting local businesses across various industries - from small-town startups to regional players. Our commitment to exceptional service, transparent communication, and cutting-edge engineering capabilities has earned us a trusted reputation as a go-to partner for innovators in your region. In short, COLETEK is not just another engineering firm; we're an extension of your team, working side by side to overcome challenges, seize opportunities, and drive growth. When you choose COLETEK for your Northern Tablelands business needs, you gain a dedicated ally with the resources, expertise, and know-how to tackle even the most complex problems.

Let’s build something remarkable together.