At COLETEK Robotics Development and Support Services for Glenhaven, 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 Glenhaven 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 Glenhaven is ready to help. Contact us to start building the next generation of intelligent, autonomous machines.
As a trusted partner for businesses across Glenhaven, New South Wales, Australia and throughout the nation, COLETEK has established itself as a multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company since 2001. Our commitment to innovation and expertise has earned us a reputation as a go-to provider of reliable solutions.
Near Glenhaven, we've collaborated closely with businesses to help them overcome challenges, capitalize on opportunities, and achieve their goals. This unwavering dedication to our clients sets us apart in the engineering services industry. Our extensive experience, coupled with a constant pursuit of excellence, enables us to address complex problems across diverse sectors.
We're proud of our nationwide presence and long-standing involvement in projects spanning various industries. This broad portfolio fuels our capability to tackle unique challenges in Glenhaven, New South Wales, Australia and beyond. Whether you need engineering expertise, product design, or collaborative problem-solving, we're well-equipped to support your needs.
In Glenhaven, New South Wales, Australia, local businesses rely on us for steadfast guidance, innovative thinking, and effective execution – qualities that have become the hallmark of our reputation as a trusted partner. We take pride in being a reliable extension of our clients' teams, empowering them to achieve their objectives with confidence.
We operate throughout Glenhaven, New South Wales, Australia, serving businesses across diverse sectors. Our engineering prowess and product development capabilities enable us to address an array of challenges, from manufacturing and logistics to construction and infrastructure. When you need a strategic partner who understands the intricacies of your industry and operation, turn to COLETEK – based in Glenhaven, New South Wales, Australia, yet operating throughout.
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.