At COLETEK Robotics Development and Support Services for Kellys Plains, 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 Kellys Plains 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 Kellys Plains is ready to help. Contact us to start building the next generation of intelligent, autonomous machines.
As the heart of regional New South Wales beats stronger than ever before, businesses in Kellys Plains and beyond need trusted partners to drive innovation and growth. This is where COLETEK comes in – a multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company established in 2001 with a national reputation built on reliability and collaboration.
At COLETEK, we are not just another service provider – we are committed problem solvers who strive to find the best possible solutions for our clients. By partnering with us, businesses based in Kellys Plains, New South Wales, Australia can tap into our wealth of experience, garnered from years of working across various industries and sectors.
Our team combines exceptional engineering expertise with a deep understanding of local business needs, allowing us to tailor our approach specifically for the unique challenges facing enterprises operating throughout Kellys Plains, New South Wales, Australia. Whether you're looking to develop innovative products or streamline your operations, we've got the capability to support your goals.
As COLETEK continues to expand its services in response to client demands and industry shifts, our commitment remains steadfast – to serve businesses across Kellys Plains, New South Wales, Australia with expert guidance, collaborative spirit, and unwavering dedication. By leveraging our trusted reputation and cutting-edge capabilities, you can rely on us to drive progress and enhance your competitive edge.
With COLETEK at the helm of your project or venture, you can rest assured that we will diligently serve Kellys Plains, New South Wales, Australia with unwavering commitment. We're here to help you create remarkable solutions for a brighter future – let's start building something extraordinary together.
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.