At COLETEK Robotics Development and Support Services for Parklea, 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 Parklea 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 Parklea is ready to help. Contact us to start building the next generation of intelligent, autonomous machines.
As a business owner or technical decision-maker based in Parklea, New South Wales, Australia, you understand the importance of partnering with experts who share your vision and values. That's where COLETEK comes in – a multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company established in 2001.
We're proud to serve businesses across Parklea, New South Wales, Australia, and throughout Australia, providing reliable, collaborative, and capable solutions that drive innovation and growth. With our track record of delivering exceptional results, you can trust us to support your operations and help you achieve your goals.
As a trusted national reputation, COLETEK stands out for its ability to bring together experts in multiple disciplines – from mechanical engineering and product design to software development and manufacturing process optimization. Our extensive experience in various industries ensures we understand the unique challenges and opportunities facing businesses like yours in Parklea, New South Wales, Australia.
By partnering with COLETEK, you gain access to a wealth of knowledge, skills, and resources, allowing you to focus on what matters most – growing your business. Our dedicated team operates throughout Australia, including the Parklea area, ensuring we're always close to our clients and responsive to their needs.
We understand that every business is unique, with its own set of challenges and priorities. That's why we take a collaborative approach, working closely with you to understand your specific requirements and deliver tailored solutions that meet your objectives. Whether it's improving manufacturing efficiency, developing new products, or enhancing operational performance, our expertise will help you overcome the complexities of engineering and product development.
At COLETEK, we're committed to building strong relationships with local businesses in Parklea, New South Wales, Australia and beyond. We believe that by working together, we can achieve remarkable things. Let us help you unlock your full potential and drive success in the Australian market.
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.