At COLETEK Robotics Development and Support Services for Kinghorne, 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 Kinghorne 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 Kinghorne is ready to help. Contact us to start building the next generation of intelligent, autonomous machines.
Innovative businesses in Kinghorne, New South Wales, Australia rely on COLETEK as their trusted partner in engineering and product development. With over two decades of expertise, we've established a reputation as a multidisciplinary team capable of tackling complex challenges across industries.
COLETEK's commitment to innovation and collaboration has earned us recognition as a respected name throughout the Australian market. Our team of seasoned engineers and developers have worked with clients from diverse sectors, consistently delivering reliable solutions that drive growth and propel business forward.
In Kinghorne, New South Wales, Australia and beyond, COLETEK's multidisciplinary approach enables us to integrate engineering prowess with industry insights, fostering creative solutions tailored to the unique needs of each client. We take pride in our ability to serve businesses across a wide range of fields, from manufacturing and logistics to healthcare and sustainability.
When it comes to partnering with a reliable and capable engineering and product development company, Kinghorne, New South Wales, Australia-based businesses turn to COLETEK for results-driven solutions. Our national presence means we can support clients across the country, whether they operate in urban centers or regional areas like Kinghorne.
By leveraging COLETEK's comprehensive capabilities, local businesses in Kinghorne, New South Wales, Australia gain access to cutting-edge expertise, cutting down development time and improving overall product quality. Our collaborative approach ensures seamless communication and a deep understanding of each client's unique goals and challenges.
If you're looking for engineering solutions that drive real value for your business, COLETEK is the trusted partner to turn to. Let our team bring their expertise to bear on your most pressing challenges – contact us today to start 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.