At COLETEK Robotics Development and Support Services for Toongabbie East, 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 Toongabbie East 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 Toongabbie East is ready to help. Contact us to start building the next generation of intelligent, autonomous machines.
Data-driven innovation is driving business growth in Toongabbie East, New South Wales, Australia, and at the forefront of this transformation are companies that rely on the expertise of multidisciplinary engineers. As a trusted national partner for businesses across Australia, COLETEK has established itself as a go-to engineering and product development company with a rich history spanning over two decades.
Established in 2001, COLETEK is led by a team of passionate professionals who combine industry knowledge with cutting-edge innovation to deliver tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of various industries. Based in Toongabbie East, New South Wales, Australia, our locally-based team serves businesses across the area, ensuring seamless collaboration and support whenever your product or process requires expert attention.
Faced with market shifts and ever-evolving consumer demands, COLETEK understands that partnering with a reliable engineering and product development partner is crucial for success. As such, we take pride in our reputation as a trusted ally, empowering clients to navigate the complexities of development while driving growth through innovative products and services.
Rely on our expertise to elevate your Toongabbie East, New South Wales, Australia-based business: from designing and developing cutting-edge products to streamlining processes and improving operational efficiency. Operating throughout the region, COLETEK is dedicated to empowering local businesses with capabilities that drive success, building long-lasting relationships along the way.
At COLETEK, our people are at the forefront of our approach. We foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning to deliver tailored engineering and product development solutions that exceed client expectations. With years of experience in serving businesses across Toongabbie East, New South Wales, Australia, we understand the unique needs of each region and are committed to providing support that makes your business thrive.
Let COLETEK guide you on your journey to success: leveraging our extensive expertise, innovative capabilities, and local presence to drive growth in Toongabbie East, New South Wales, Australia and beyond. Together, let's build something remarkable!
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.