At COLETEK Robotics Development and Support Services for Erigolia, 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 Erigolia 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 Erigolia is ready to help. Contact us to start building the next generation of intelligent, autonomous machines.
Located in the heart of Erigolia, New South Wales, Australia, COLETEK has been a trusted partner for businesses across this region since 2001. As a multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company, we pride ourselves on delivering innovative solutions that drive success.
Nationally recognized for our expertise and commitment to excellence, COLETEK serves as the go-to advisor for Erigolia-based enterprises seeking to leverage cutting-edge technologies and methodologies. Our team of experts has earned a reputation for building lasting relationships with clients in Erigolia, New South Wales, Australia – supporting businesses big and small across this region.
With an unwavering focus on reliability, collaboration, and capability, our expert engineers and product developers are empowered to tackle complex challenges. This allows us to deliver tailor-made solutions that unlock new opportunities for Erigolia-based businesses. Whether you're looking to optimize operations, develop a new product or service, or improve performance – COLETEK is uniquely positioned to provide tailored support.
We understand the importance of building strong connections within local communities. As a result, we take pride in our active involvement in Erigolia-related initiatives and projects that drive growth, foster innovation, and create jobs. By investing in local partnerships and collaborations, we strive to make a lasting impact on the economic landscape of Erigolia, New South Wales, Australia.
If you're seeking a trusted partner capable of delivering innovative solutions that set your business up for success, look no further than COLETEK. Operating throughout Erigolia, New South Wales, Australia – our commitment to partnership and reliability is unparalleled. Whether you're already well-established or just starting out – let us help you turn your vision into reality.
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.