At COLETEK Robotics Development and Support Services for Conargo, 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 Conargo 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 Conargo is ready to help. Contact us to start building the next generation of intelligent, autonomous machines.
Celebrating over two decades of innovation and reliability, COLETEK is a multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company that has earned a trusted national reputation.
Serving the regional business community in Conargo, New South Wales, Australia – as well as throughout Australia – our dedicated team is committed to understanding the unique challenges you face. We then leverage this expertise to deliver tailored solutions that drive growth, enhance efficiency, and boost profitability.
Funded by your success, COLETEK has established a strong track record of delivering end-to-end engineering services. Our capabilities extend from concept design to prototype development, testing, manufacturing, and deployment – empowering businesses in Conargo and beyond to turn their vision into reality.
A key differentiator for COLETEK is our collaborative approach, which fosters open communication throughout every project. We partner with clients, stakeholders, and industry experts to co-create solutions that meet specific needs. This dedication to collaboration ensures that the final product or service exceeds your expectations.
In an era of rapid technological advancement, businesses in Conargo – like those nationwide – need reliable partners who understand their distinct challenges. As a locally rooted company with a national presence, COLETEK is uniquely positioned to provide the expertise, creativity, and tenacity required to excel in today's fast-paced environment.
Whether you're looking to enhance your product line, optimize operational efficiency, or improve customer satisfaction – we're here to help. With deep knowledge of Conargo, New South Wales, Australia's economic landscape and its businesses' ambitions, COLETEK stands ready to support your goals.
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.