At COLETEK Robotics Development and Support Services for Wylie Creek, 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 Wylie Creek 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 Wylie Creek is ready to help. Contact us to start building the next generation of intelligent, autonomous machines.
At COLETEK, we're passionate about empowering businesses across Wylie Creek, New South Wales, Australia to thrive in an ever-evolving market. As a multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company established in 2001, our expertise is rooted in innovation, reliability, and collaboration. With over two decades of experience, we've built a reputation as trusted advisors and partners in multiple industries.
Our team has extensive knowledge of Australia's diverse regions, including Wylie Creek, New South Wales, where we're proud to serve businesses from the local community and beyond. We understand the unique challenges and opportunities that arise when doing business in this region, and we're here to support your growth with tailored solutions.
COLETEK is more than just an engineering and product development company – we're a trusted partner dedicated to helping organizations like yours overcome complex technical challenges. Our capabilities span multiple disciplines, from mechanical design to systems integration, ensuring that your business stays ahead of the curve.
We've earned the trust of companies throughout Australia by delivering consistent results, responding promptly to evolving needs, and providing expert guidance on how to navigate technological advancements. By putting our expertise at your fingertips, we empower you to focus on what matters most – driving your business forward.
Whether you're an established player or an entrepreneur looking to make a mark in Wylie Creek, New South Wales, Australia or elsewhere across the nation, COLETEK is the right partner for your organization. We'll work closely with you to develop tailored solutions that meet your unique needs and goals.
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.