At COLETEK Robotics Development and Support Services for Seaham, 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 Seaham 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 Seaham is ready to help. Contact us to start building the next generation of intelligent, autonomous machines.
Located in the heart of Seaham, New South Wales, Australia, COLETEK is a multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company established in 2001. Our team has been proudly serving businesses across Seaham, New South Wales, Australia, providing innovative solutions that drive growth and success.
As a trusted national player, we've established ourselves as leaders in our field by focusing on what matters most – delivering reliable results through collaboration. Our expertise spans industries and sectors, allowing us to bring unique perspectives and fresh ideas to the table.
We're passionate about helping local businesses thrive in Seaham, New South Wales, Australia. Whether you're a manufacturer, a service provider, or an entrepreneur with a vision, we'll work closely with you to understand your challenges and objectives.
Our team is constantly pushing boundaries, investigating new technologies, and refining our engineering expertise to tackle complex problems. This relentless pursuit of innovation allows us to stay at the forefront of industry developments, ensuring that our clients receive the most effective solutions available.
In a rapidly changing world, it's essential for businesses in Seaham, New South Wales, Australia to have a trusted partner by their side. At COLETEK, we take pride in our reputation as a reliable and capable companion for companies seeking growth and transformation.
As you look to the future, consider partnering with an engineering company that shares your commitment to innovation and collaboration. With our base of operations in Seaham, New South Wales, Australia, we're well-positioned to support local businesses throughout the region and beyond.
So why wait? Let's work together to bring your ideas to life. We're excited to explore how our capabilities can benefit your organization, ensuring that you remain ahead of the curve in today's fast-paced business environment.
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.