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

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At COLETEK, we're proud to call ourselves a multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company – established in 2001 with a strong foundation in innovative problem-solving. Over the years, we've built a trusted national reputation for reliability, collaboration, and capability, serving businesses across Manuka, Inner North, Australian Capital Territory, Australia, and throughout Australia. Our roots run deep in this region, where we're committed to supporting local entrepreneurs and business leaders who share our passion for innovation and growth. Whether you're looking to launch a new product, streamline your operations, or tackle complex engineering challenges, we've got the expertise and resources to help you achieve your goals. What sets us apart is our comprehensive approach to engineering and product development. We take the time to understand your unique needs and collaboratively work with you to design and deliver innovative solutions that meet your specific requirements. Our experienced team consists of experts from various backgrounds, including mechanical, electrical, software, and industrial engineering. By partnering with COLETEK, businesses in Manuka, Inner North, Australian Capital Territory, Australia can tap into our collective expertise and experience, gained through years of working on projects across a range of industries. We're not just theorists; we've got hands-on knowledge, backed by tried-and-tested methods that ensure the integrity of your project. We operate throughout Manuka, Inner North, Australian Capital Territory, Australia, and have established strong connections with local stakeholders, making us the ideal choice for businesses looking to collaborate with a trusted partner. Whether you're just starting out or seeking to expand your existing operations, we're here to help you navigate the challenges of innovation and growth. At COLETEK, we're dedicated to supporting the unique needs of our clients in Manuka, Inner North, Australian Capital Territory, Australia. If you're looking for a partner who can help you bring your vision to life, Contact Us today to see how we can assist your business.

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

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

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.

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.

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!