[Meeting] IEEE-RAS Lecture Series - Live Talk by Dr. Fernando E. Casado - Imperial College London

[Amir Aly]

Dear All

* Apologies for cross-posting*

I’m pleased to share that the next talk of the IEEE UK/Ireland RAS Chapter - Lecture Series by Dr. Fernando E. Casado from the Imperial College London, scheduled for Wednesday Oct 1st, 2025 from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM  (London time) over Zoom. Thank you for forwarding the invitation to any of your colleagues who might be interested.

>> Registration for the event: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/499982

>> Title of the talk:  User-Centred Machine Learning for Assistive Robotics

Abstract:

Assistive robots can greatly enhance the independence and quality of life of those most in need. However, developing intelligent robotic systems that learn to help and adapt to users remains challenging. Unlike other AI applications, assistive robotics faces data scarcity due to the high cost of real-world data collection and the need for human-in-the-loop learning and personalisation. As personal robots are deployed in homes, vast amounts of sensitive interaction data (such as gaze, facial expressions, and environmental context) will become available. Effectively leveraging this data requires machine learning strategies that integrate the user while protecting their privacy. In this seminar, we will explore techniques such as continual and federated learning, along with learning from demonstration, to help robots acquire complex skills and adapt over time. We will also discuss how sensor data can improve human-robot understanding, particularly through multimodal fusion for intention prediction, shared control, and assessing trust in the robot. Real-world applications, including robotic wheelchairs, will be used to illustrate the challenges and benefits of user-centred learning for assistive robotics.

>> If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me, 

Regards

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Dr. Amir Aly, PhD, FHEA, MBCS, SIEEE
Lecturer in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics

Programme Manager of Artificial Intelligence 

UK and Ireland IEEE-RAS Chapter Vice Chair
School of Engineering, Computing, and Mathematics

Room A307 Portland Square, Drake Circus, PL4 8AA

University of Plymouth, UK