At COLETEK Robotics Development and Support Services for Chinderah, 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 Chinderah 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 Chinderah is ready to help. Contact us to start building the next generation of intelligent, autonomous machines.
As a local business owner or decision-maker in Chinderah, New South Wales, Australia, you know how crucial it is to partner with a trusted and reliable team that understands your unique needs. COLETEK has been serving businesses across Chinderah and throughout Australia for over two decades, building long-term relationships and delivering expert engineering and product development solutions.
Established in 2001, COletek has earned a reputation as a multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company that consistently delivers results. With an impressive track record of innovation and reliability, we've built strong connections with businesses of all sizes and industries, from start-ups to established players.
Whether you're looking to launch a new product, revamp your existing solutions, or navigate the complexities of engineering and product development, COletek stands ready to support you. Our team of skilled professionals is dedicated to collaboration and understanding the specific challenges faced by businesses in Chinderah, New South Wales, Australia.
As an Australian company, we're proud to serve our local community while drawing on our national reputation for engineering excellence. Over the years, COletek has worked with numerous clients across a range of sectors, from manufacturing and energy to healthcare and more. We've consistently demonstrated our ability to adapt to changing market demands and deliver solutions that meet the unique needs of businesses in Chinderah and throughout Australia.
When you partner with COletek, you can count on us to bring together the best engineering minds, cutting-edge technology, and a deep understanding of your business goals. Our commitment to capability, collaboration, and reliability sets us apart as a trusted advisor for businesses seeking innovative solutions.
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.