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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A Proven Partner for Balcolyn's Business Community: COLETEK

In the heart of West Lake Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia, lies the charming suburb of Balcolyn – a thriving community with a strong sense of local identity and entrepreneurial spirit. As a trusted Australian company, COLETEK has been proud to play its part in supporting businesses like yours in this vibrant region. In addition to our national reach and extensive experience working with organizations across the country, we're deeply committed to nurturing the unique needs and aspirations of Balcolyn's business community. Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional service, innovative solutions, and unwavering support to help you achieve your goals and build a brighter future for yourself, your employees, and your customers. Over the years, COLETEK has built an enviable reputation as a reliable partner for businesses seeking expertise, guidance, and partnership in various industries. Our passion for innovation and collaboration ensures that our clients receive cutting-edge knowledge, tailored advice, and results-driven strategies to drive success. As we continue to grow and expand our presence across Australia, our roots remain firmly planted in the values of trust, integrity, and community spirit. In Balcolyn specifically, COLETEK is proud to have been instrumental in helping local businesses overcome challenges, seize new opportunities, and thrive in an ever-evolving market landscape. Whether you're a startup or established player, we believe that every company deserves access to top-notch support and resources to propel their growth and prosperity. Our commitment to Balcolyn's business community extends beyond just providing expert services – it's about building lasting relationships, fostering meaningful connections, and contributing to the region's economic vitality. As your trusted partner, COLETEK is dedicated to being a constant source of guidance, encouragement, and inspiration as you navigate the ups and downs of entrepreneurship. As you plan for the future, we invite you to experience the COLETEK difference firsthand – an unwavering dedication to serving the Balcolyn community with expert care, local awareness, and national reach. For a personalized consultation or simply to learn more about how we can support your business aspirations, please don't hesitate to Contact Us.

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

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.

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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.

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