At COLETEK Robotics Development and Support Services for Tapitallee, 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 Tapitallee 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 Tapitallee is ready to help. Contact us to start building the next generation of intelligent, autonomous machines.
When it comes to reliable and innovative product development and engineering solutions, businesses in Tapitallee, New South Wales, Australia turn to COLETEK. For over two decades, we've been a trusted partner for companies across the nation, and now we're proud to serve the community of Tapitallee.
As a multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company established in 2001, we understand the unique challenges faced by businesses in this region. Our team's dedication to collaboration and customer-centric approach has earned us a reputation as a trusted ally for companies seeking reliability, expertise, and innovation.
We're based in Tapitallee, New South Wales, Australia, but our capabilities extend throughout the country. Whether you're an established player or a new entrant in the market, we'll work closely with your team to develop solutions that meet your specific needs.
COLETEK's unique strength lies in its ability to integrate engineering and product development expertise across multiple disciplines – from software and hardware to mechanical and electrical. This comprehensive approach enables us to tackle complex projects and deliver bespoke solutions tailored to your business requirements.
We're not just another provider of engineering services; we're a partner that will work with you every step of the way, fostering open communication, sharing knowledge, and driving collaboration towards shared success. Our goal is to empower businesses like yours in Tapitallee, New South Wales, Australia, arming them with the tools and expertise needed to thrive in today's fast-paced market.
As we continue to expand our services across the country, our commitment to serving local communities remains unwavering. We're proud to operate throughout Tapitallee, New South Wales, Australia, supporting businesses of all sizes and industries – from agriculture and manufacturing to healthcare and education.
If you're looking for a reliable partner to drive your business forward, look no further than COLETEK. Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional value, innovative solutions, and unparalleled customer service. Let's build 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.