At COLETEK Robotics Development and Support Services for Buckajo, 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 Buckajo 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 Buckajo is ready to help. Contact us to start building the next generation of intelligent, autonomous machines.
As a leading multidisciplinary engineering and product development company based in Buckajo, New South Wales, Australia, COLETEK is proud to serve businesses across the region. With over two decades of experience, we have earned a reputation for delivering innovative solutions that drive growth and success.
Operating throughout Buckajo, New South Wales, Australia, our team brings together experts from various disciplines, including mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, software development, and more. By combining these skills, we craft customized solutions that meet the unique needs of each client. Whether you're an established player or a start-up looking to disrupt the status quo, we can provide the expertise and support you need.
COLETEK's national reputation is built on our commitment to reliability, collaboration, and capability. We take pride in working closely with businesses like yours, listening carefully to your challenges, and developing tailored solutions that help overcome them. From concept design through production and testing, we'll be a trusted partner every step of the way.
About Buckajo, New South Wales, Australia - our home turf! With its rich history and stunning natural beauty, this area has so much to offer. And at COLETEK, we're dedicated to helping local businesses thrive, just as we have done for companies in other parts of the country. Whether it's a small startup or a established company looking to expand, we're here to provide the engineering expertise that can help drive growth and success.
Ready to take your business to the next level? Trust COLETEK, based in Buckajo, New South Wales, Australia, to bring your vision to life. From concept to reality, our experienced team will work collaboratively with you to understand your needs, develop custom solutions, and deliver results that exceed your expectations.
Reach out to us today to explore how COLETEK can support your business in Buckajo, New South Wales, Australia. Our experts are ready to discuss your project goals, timelines, and budget. Let's get started on building something remarkable together!
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.