At COLETEK Robotics Development and Support Services for Goorangoola, 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 Goorangoola 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 Goorangoola is ready to help. Contact us to start building the next generation of intelligent, autonomous machines.
For over two decades, COLETEK has been serving as a trusted partner for businesses across Goorangoola, New South Wales, Australia. As a multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company established in 2001, we take pride in our expertise and innovation that drives industry-leading solutions.
Naturally, our passion lies in empowering local enterprises to reach new heights of success. Operating throughout Australia, including our base in Goorangoola, New South Wales, Australia, we've helped numerous businesses overcome unique challenges and capitalize on untapped opportunities. From the early stages of concept development to the launch of innovative products or services, our team is dedicated to ensuring that your vision becomes a reality.
As an organization built on strong engineering and product development foundations, COLETEK prides itself on fostering collaborative relationships with local businesses in Goorangoola, New South Wales, Australia. By combining our extensive experience with our customers' unique perspectives and needs, we're able to craft tailored solutions that address the complexities of your market.
COLETEK's long-standing partnership with Goorangoola, New South Wales, Australia-based businesses enables us to understand the nuances of the local industry landscape. We're committed to being a reliable extension of your organization, providing guidance on strategy, development, and implementation to ensure your project's success. Our ultimate goal is to become an integral part of your team, helping you drive growth, improve operational efficiency, or develop groundbreaking products.
As a trusted national reputation, COLETEK has set the bar high by consistently delivering exceptional results across various sectors. By leveraging our expertise and building on our collective knowledge with your organization, we're confident that together, we can create remarkable outcomes for businesses in Goorangoola, New South Wales, Australia.
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.