At COLETEK Robotics Development and Support Services for Wyalong, 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 Wyalong 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 Wyalong is ready to help. Contact us to start building the next generation of intelligent, autonomous machines.
For over two decades, COOLETEK has been dedicated to providing expert engineering and product development solutions to businesses across Australia, including the vibrant community of Wyalong, New South Wales.
In 2001, our multidisciplinary team was established with a passion for innovation, collaboration, and reliability. As a trusted national reputation in engineering and product development, we're committed to supporting local businesses and industries throughout Wyalong, New South Wales, Australia and beyond.
Based in Wyalong, New South Wales, Australia, COLETEK understands the unique challenges faced by regional enterprises. That's why our team takes the time to comprehensively understand your needs before delivering tailored solutions that drive real-world results. By leveraging our expertise and capabilities, you can be confident that your organization will benefit from a reliable partner committed to its success.
Whether you're a manufacturer seeking innovative product design, an entrepreneur looking for strategic guidance, or an industry leader requiring operational optimization, COLETEK's diverse team is equipped to tackle complex projects and deliver meaningful outcomes for Wyalong, New South Wales, Australia-based businesses and beyond.
As a respected player in the Australian engineering landscape, we're proud of our achievements and excited about what the future holds. Our expertise spans multiple disciplines, solidifying COLETEK as an integral part of Wyalong, New South Wales, Australia's economic growth and regional development.
In Wyalong, New South Wales, Australia, we understand that strong partnerships are built on trust, open communication, and a commitment to mutual success. That's why we're dedicated to fostering long-term relationships with local businesses, providing support and guidance whenever you need it. By choosing COLETEK as your trusted engineering partner, you can trust that our multidisciplinary expertise and innovative approach will align with your organization's 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.