At COLETEK Robotics Development and Support Services for Pheasants Nest, 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 Pheasants Nest 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 Pheasants Nest is ready to help. Contact us to start building the next generation of intelligent, autonomous machines.
Coletek is proud to serve businesses across Pheasants Nest, New South Wales, Australia with expert engineering and product development solutions that drive innovation and growth. Our team of experienced professionals has been helping local companies in this picturesque town develop effective strategies for over two decades.
We're not just a company – we're a trusted partner. With our multidisciplinary approach to engineering and product development, Coletek provides a unique blend of technical expertise, collaboration, and creative problem-solving capabilities that can propel your business forward. Based in Pheasants Nest, New South Wales, Australia, we operate throughout the region, supporting local businesses and providing tailored solutions that meet their specific needs.
What sets us apart is our commitment to delivering highly reliable, efficient, and effective engineering solutions that meet the evolving demands of modern industries. Our team is dedicated to understanding the distinct challenges faced by Pheasants Nest businesses, from agriculture to hospitality, and leveraging our national reputation for innovation and excellence to drive results.
Whether you're looking to enhance your operational efficiency, develop new products or services, or simply need trusted guidance on a specific engineering challenge, Coletek is here to help. We believe in building strong relationships with our clients, fostering open communication, and working closely together to achieve remarkable outcomes. Our team has the capability, expertise, and passion to deliver exceptional results for businesses across Pheasants Nest, New South Wales, Australia.
So why settle for mediocre engineering solutions when you can have the best? Let Coletek's seasoned professionals help you overcome obstacles, seize new opportunities, and drive your business forward. Operating throughout the region, including Pheasants Nest, New South Wales, Australia, we're a trusted partner you can rely on to provide tailored engineering solutions that meet the unique demands of your industry and location.
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.