Robotics Development and Support Services for Broken Hill West

At COLETEK Robotics Development and Support Services for Broken Hill West, 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:

• Custom robotic solutions for homes, businesses, and education.
• Prototyping and product development for robotic inventions and proof-of-concepts.
• Automation consulting to streamline industrial or logistics workflows.
• Repair and optimization of existing robotic systems and automation platforms.
• Robotics R&D platforms for universities, innovation labs, and advanced research centres.

The COLETEK Robotics Development and Support Services for Broken Hill West 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 Broken Hill West is ready to help. Contact us to start building the next generation of intelligent, autonomous machines.

As a leader in Australian engineering and product development for over 21 years, COLETEK is proud to serve businesses throughout Broken Hill West, New South Wales, Australia and beyond. Our reputation as a trusted partner resonates across industries, from mining and energy to healthcare and manufacturing. Established in 2001, COLETEK has built a strong foundation of multidisciplinary expertise, blending science, technology, and innovation to deliver cutting-edge solutions that address real-world challenges. Our team of experienced engineers and product developers work tirelessly to uncover innovative pathways for our clients, driving growth, efficiency, and reliability. With an unwavering commitment to excellence, COLETEK has earned its place as a go-to partner for businesses based in Broken Hill West, New South Wales, Australia seeking to overcome complex challenges. Whether you're facing regulatory hurdles, supply chain constraints, or product design limitations, our team of experts is ready to collaborate and find creative solutions. At COLETEK, we take pride in being more than just an engineering company - we're a partner that truly cares about the success of both our clients and the communities they serve. Broken Hill West businesses can count on us to provide guidance, support, and collaboration as you navigate the ever-changing landscape of innovation and technology. Let's build something remarkable together.