At COLETEK Robotics Development and Support Services for Big Ridge, 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 Big Ridge 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".

We Have Long-Standing Robotics Experience!

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 Big Ridge is ready to help. Contact us to start building the next generation of intelligent, autonomous machines.


Serving Businesses Across Big Ridge, New South Wales, Australia: COLETEK's Commitment to Innovation and Reliability

Located in Big Ridge, New South Wales, Australia, COLETEK is a multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company established in 2001. For over two decades, we've been dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solutions that transform industries and improve people's lives.

As a trusted national player, we're proud of our reputation for innovation, reliability, and collaboration. With extensive experience supporting businesses across Big Ridge, New South Wales, Australia, and throughout the country, we understand the unique challenges and opportunities that come with operating in this region.

We've built long-standing relationships with clients who value our ability to combine deep technical knowledge with a passion for innovation. Our expertise spans multiple industries, from manufacturing and logistics to healthcare and sustainability. This broad scope allows us to offer tailored solutions that address the distinct needs of businesses like yours, whether based in Big Ridge, New South Wales, Australia or elsewhere.

What sets us apart is our commitment to delivering exceptional results through collaborative partnerships. We take the time to understand your goals, challenges, and aspirations, then apply our expertise and resources to drive meaningful outcomes. By working together, we can help you overcome obstacles, seize opportunities, and stay ahead of the competition.

So why choose COLETEK for your engineering and product development needs in Big Ridge, New South Wales, Australia? It's simple: our reputation for reliability, combined with our capacity for innovation and flexibility, makes us an ideal partner for businesses looking to drive growth, improve efficiency, or transform their operations. We're not just another big company; we're a nimble, agile partner that truly cares about the success of your venture.

When you choose COLETEK, you can rest assured that our team of experts will be there every step of the way – from initial consultation to project execution and beyond. Our operations are based in Big Ridge, New South Wales, Australia, which allows us to stay closely connected to local businesses and their unique concerns.

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Robotics Development and Support Services for Big Ridge – Selected Client Testimonials

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.