At COLETEK Robotics Development and Support Services for Wayo, 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 Wayo 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 Wayo is ready to help. Contact us to start building the next generation of intelligent, autonomous machines.
Located in the heart of Wayo, New South Wales, Australia, COLETEK is a multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company established in 2001. With a strong national reputation built on trust, innovation, and expertise, we've been serving businesses across Wayo, New South Wales, Australia and throughout the country for over two decades.
Our vision is to empower local organizations like yours with reliable solutions that drive growth, boost efficiency, and streamline processes. By combining cutting-edge engineering principles with deep industry understanding, we help clients in Wayo, New South Wales, Australia achieve measurable success.
As a multidisciplinary company, we're not limited by traditional disciplines or silos. Our people are empowered to think creatively and develop innovative solutions that address the complex challenges faced by businesses operating throughout Wayo, New South Wales, Australia. By staying at the forefront of technological advancements, we ensure our clients remain ahead of the curve.
Our approach is centered around collaboration, transparency, and a deep understanding of your unique needs. Whether you're seeking to improve operational performance, develop new products or services, or expand into new markets, COLETEK's diverse team of experts will work closely with you to deliver tailored solutions that meet your specific goals.
With our extensive experience serving businesses in Wayo, New South Wales, Australia and beyond, you can trust us to deliver reliable, effective solutions that drive tangible results. Don't settle for mediocrity – partner with COLETEK to create something remarkable together.
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.