At COLETEK Robotics Development and Support Services for Book Book, 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 Book Book 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 Book Book is ready to help. Contact us to start building the next generation of intelligent, autonomous machines.
As a multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company established in 2001, COLETEK has built a reputation for delivering reliable and innovative solutions to businesses across Book Book, New South Wales, Australia. Our team of experts shares a passion for collaboration and problem-solving, which has led us to serve clients from various industries and sectors.
With our base in Book Book, New South Wales, Australia, we take pride in understanding the unique needs of local organizations and offering tailored support to help them overcome challenges and achieve their goals. Our extensive experience across multiple domains enables us to adapt to diverse project requirements, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems and processes.
At COLETEK, we recognize that each business is distinct, and our commitment to building long-term relationships reflects this understanding. We strive for continuous improvement through innovative thinking, fostering a culture of iterative design and testing, and providing transparent communication throughout the development process.
Whether you're based in Book Book, New South Wales, Australia or operating throughout Australia, we believe that trust, reliability, and shared goals create the foundation for successful partnerships. Our engineering and product development expertise enables us to navigate complex projects, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to drive innovative solutions that meet your specific needs.
As a trusted national partner, COLETEK is well-equipped to support businesses in Book Book, New South Wales, Australia, as they grow, innovate, and adapt to the ever-changing global landscape. When it comes to engineering and product development, we're dedicated to delivering exceptional results, fostering meaningful connections, and driving real-world impact for our clients.
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.