Our CTO (Luke Cole) previously worked for Hemisphere GPS (orginally called BEELINE, and now bought out by AgJunction) as a "Robotics Engineer" implementing auto-guidance solutions for various quadbikes and agriculture tractors that was used by 100's of vehicles around the world.

For 10 years, starting as a teenager in 1998 - Luke Cole has also worked for leading research institutes and companies such as NICTA (now called CSIRO Data61), CSIRO, Seeing Machines and ANU Robotics System Lab (lead by Alex Zelinsky, who received a rare prestigious AO award in 2017 and was Defence Scientist of Australia from 2012 for 6 years). Luke's work included various autonomous mobile robot projects, involving computer vision, and even a self-driving car early 2000's. Back then OpenCV and ROS didn't exist, so we did a "roll-your-own" called VisLib and DROS comprised of 364,578 lines of code.

Lance Cole has also worked at NICTA and has a background of various hardware development, such as working for a contract company to the US millary (EOS), building the Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station (CROWS).

We have a combined 50 years of extensive experience with Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV's). Including cars, tractors, quadbikes and other custom ground-based vehicles.

COLETEK's team all has a background in vehicle automation, which have built a wide range of skills and technologies such as:

These technologies can be used for various applications such as:

Some of our Robotics Development Experience

Trusted Engineering and Product Development Partner for Barton Businesses

For businesses in Barton, Inner North, Australian Capital Territory, Australia, it's crucial to partner with a reliable and innovative engineering and product development company that understands the local market. As one of Australia's most respected multidisciplinary companies, COLETEK is proud to be based in Barton, Inner North, Australian Capital Territory, Australia, and serve businesses across this region.

Founded in 2001, COLETEK has earned a reputation for exceptional reliability, collaboration, and capability. We've had the privilege of working with numerous local businesses throughout the years, helping them overcome challenges and achieve their goals through innovative engineering solutions and product development expertise. Our commitment to delivering top-notch results has enabled us to establish enduring relationships with clients across various industries.

Data-driven insights and cutting-edge technology are essential for success in today's fast-paced market. As specialists in engineering and product development, we bring these elements together to craft tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of Barton businesses. Our team consists of skilled professionals who share a passion for creating innovative products and services that truly make a difference.

COLETEK is dedicated to exceeding client expectations by fostering open communication, collaboration, and trust. We're proud to be an extension of our clients' teams, working closely with them to understand their goals, identify opportunities, and find creative solutions. Our extensive experience in engineering and product development has equipped us to tackle even the most complex projects.

When it comes to choosing a trusted partner for your business needs, you want a company that can deliver exceptional results. At COLETEK, we're committed to being that reliable ally. Whether you're based in Barton or operating throughout Australia, our multidisciplinary team is here to provide the expertise and guidance required to drive growth and success.

If you're looking for a partner that understands your unique needs and challenges, look no further than COLETEK. We're proud to be trusted advisors and collaborators in the Australian market. Get in touch today to discover how our engineering and product development capabilities can benefit your business – visit our Contact Us page to start the conversation.

Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) Solutions for Barton – Our Clients: Big Brands & Small Businesses


Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) Solutions for Barton – Amazing Customer Testimonials

COLETEK have been absolutely fantastic in their support and manufacture of various components for us. Our designs are always bespoke, intricate and low volume and it’s great to have an Australian company like COLETEK as a trusted and quality manufacturer for our spacecraft mechanical components and assemblies – which have been flight proven through successful mission operations. Keep up the great work!

Delivered excellence on time, great work and great team, thanks!

Skykraft is a Canberra based company designing and developing spacecraft for the delivery of global space-based services. Luke and the team have been very responsive with quotes and delivery of machined parts for our company. Looking forward to working with COLETEK on our space programmes.

We've worked with Luke and the team on and off for the past two years. We've found them very accessible and extremely thorough in their dealings. Their documentation is second to none and we’d have no hesitation recommending them on this basis alone.