At COLETEK Robotics Development and Support Services for Tarago, 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 Tarago 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 Tarago is ready to help. Contact us to start building the next generation of intelligent, autonomous machines.
Located in the heart of Tarago, New South Wales, Australia, we at COLETEK have established ourselves as a reliable and innovative multidisciplinary engineering and product development company since 2001. Our unwavering commitment to collaboration and capability has earned us a trusted national reputation that extends to supporting businesses across Tarago, New South Wales, Australia.
Serving local markets with the same level of expertise and dedication we provide to our clients nationwide, COLETEK is uniquely positioned to understand the unique needs of businesses in Tarago, New South Wales, Australia. Our wealth of experience in engineering and product development enables us to deliver tailored solutions that solve real problems.
We don't just offer technology or software; we create innovative products that drive results for our clients. This approach allows us to build strong relationships with businesses throughout the region, fostering long-term partnerships built on trust and mutual respect. COLETEK is proud of its track record of successfully collaborating with clients across Tarago, New South Wales, Australia, helping them navigate the ever-changing landscape of innovation.
For businesses in Tarago, New South Wales, Australia seeking a trusted partner to help drive their vision forward, COLETEK offers a comprehensive range of engineering and product development capabilities. From conceptualization to deployment, we leverage our collective expertise to ensure the development of high-quality, reliable products that meet the needs of clients.
In an era of rapid technological advancement, it's more crucial than ever for businesses in Tarago, New South Wales, Australia to have a trusted partner they can rely on. One that understands their unique challenges and provides innovative solutions tailored to their specific requirements. As a multidisciplinary engineering and product development company based in Tarago, New South Wales, Australia, COLETEK is the perfect choice for businesses seeking a reliable ally in navigating the complexities of innovation.
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.