At COLETEK Robotics Development and Support Services for Tuross Head, 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 Tuross Head 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 Tuross Head is ready to help. Contact us to start building the next generation of intelligent, autonomous machines.
As a community-minded and innovation-driven multidisciplinary engineering and product development company, COLETEK has been serving businesses across Tuross Head, New South Wales, Australia since 2001. With our extensive experience and established reputation nationwide, we take pride in being a trusted ally for local entrepreneurs, inventors, and decision-makers.
Your business is unique, faced with challenges that require tailored solutions. That's where COLETEK steps in – offering expertise in engineering and product development across various industries. Based in Tuross Head, New South Wales, Australia, we understand the regional landscape and can adapt our capabilities to cater to your specific needs.
At COLETEK, we value partnerships built on reliability, collaboration, and capability. We've earned a reputation for delivering results-driven solutions that help our clients overcome hurdles and achieve success. As you navigate the ever-changing business landscape in Tuross Head, New South Wales, Australia, know that you can count on us to provide innovative engineering and product development support throughout your journey.
Whether you're looking to improve operational efficiency, develop new products or services, or increase competitiveness in your market, our multidisciplinary approach is designed to help your business thrive. Operating throughout Tuross Head, New South Wales, Australia, we're committed to being a trusted resource for local businesses, large and small, that value cutting-edge technology and expertise.
When you're ready to take your business to the next level, consider partnering with COLETEK – an Australian company well-established in the engineering and product development scene. Our team is dedicated to serving Tuross Head, New South Wales, Australia businesses, listening to their needs, and delivering innovative solutions to drive growth and success.
This is a sample of public feedback from a broader range of client work.
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.
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.