At COLETEK Robotics Development and Support Services for Macquarie Fields, 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 Macquarie Fields 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 Macquarie Fields is ready to help. Contact us to start building the next generation of intelligent, autonomous machines.
For over two decades, COLETEK has been a trusted partner to businesses across Macquarie Fields, New South Wales, Australia, helping them overcome challenges and achieve their goals. As a multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company established in 2001, our team of experts combines industry knowledge, innovation, and collaboration to deliver game-changing solutions that meet the unique needs of each client.
Based in Macquarie Fields, New South Wales, Australia, we operate throughout Australia, providing reliability, expertise, and agility to businesses of all sizes and sectors. Whether you're seeking to streamline processes, increase efficiency, or drive innovation, COLETEK is here to support your business goals.
We don't just stop at delivering products; we focus on long-term partnerships that empower businesses like yours to thrive in an ever-changing market landscape. By leveraging our expertise across multiple disciplines, including engineering and product development, we help businesses adapt, innovate, and evolve to meet new challenges and seize opportunities.
At COLETEK, we're proud to be a part of the vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem in Macquarie Fields, New South Wales, Australia. We believe that collaboration is key to driving growth, fostering innovation, and building strong communities. As such, we're committed to serving businesses across Macquarie Fields, New South Wales, Australia, providing tailored solutions that address their unique needs and challenges.
If you're looking for a trusted partner to help your business achieve its full potential, look no further than COLETEK. We pride ourselves on our ability to navigate complex projects, overcome obstacles, and deliver results that exceed expectations. Whether you're seeking expertise in engineering, product development, or beyond, we've got the knowledge, experience, and dedication to help you succeed.
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.