At COLETEK Robotics Development and Support Services for Bulla, 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 Bulla 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 Bulla is ready to help. Contact us to start building the next generation of intelligent, autonomous machines.
As a leading multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company established in 2001, we're dedicated to delivering exceptional results for businesses across Bulla, New South Wales, Australia. Our team of experts has earned a reputation for innovation, reliability, and collaboration – qualities that are essential for driving growth and transformation in today's fast-paced market.
With our strong foundation in engineering and product development, we've successfully supported various industries throughout Australia, including those based in Bulla, New South Wales, Australia. Our capabilities enable us to develop custom solutions tailored to the unique needs of local businesses, from startups to established enterprises. By partnering with COLETEK, you'll gain access to a wealth of expertise, state-of-the-art tools, and a proven track record of delivering results.
At COLETEK, we're passionate about empowering businesses across Bulla, New South Wales, Australia to achieve their goals through our multidisciplinary approach. Our team comprises experienced engineers, designers, and innovators who coalesce to develop innovative solutions that drive real-world impact. Whether you're seeking to streamline operations, create new products, or improve manufacturing processes, we'll work closely with your organization to deliver tailored engineering services that meet your specific needs.
As a trusted national reputation, COLETEK is committed to supporting businesses across Bulla, New South Wales, Australia and beyond. Our mission is to provide exceptional value through our expertise in product development, mechanical, electronic, and software engineering, as well as our expertise in innovation management. By doing so, we aim to establish ourselves as a partner of choice for local businesses looking to drive growth, efficiency, and competitiveness.
We're proud to be based in Bulla, New South Wales, Australia, where our team is always ready to contribute to the region's economic development. Whether you're an established business or an emerging startup, we believe that partnership, innovation, and expertise are vital ingredients for success.
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.