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Biography
I am a Human-Robot Interaction researcher with a Computer Science and Human-Computer Interaction background. Prior to joining Monash University, first, as a Research Fellow (2020-2023) and later on as a Lecturer(2023- ), I was a Postdoctoral Research Fellow working on human-robot collaboration at the University of Waterloo (Canada) from 2017-2019. I obtained a PhD in Sciences and Technologies of Information and Communication from Université de Bretagne-Sud (France) in 2016, a Master of Science in Computer Science from the École Nationale d’Ingénieurs de Brest (France) in 2012, and a Bachelor in Computer Systems Engineering from Universidad EAFIT (Colombia) in 2010.
My expertise lies at the intersection of human-robot interaction, computational modelling of human decision-making, and robot learning. My current research is focused on making robots more intelligent and able to interact with humans in different situations. I am interested in two main approaches: first, developing computational representations and models of human behaviour and second, endowing robots with novel algorithms that can learn and exploit these models to make better decisions during an interaction. I am also interested in designing robots that can help people with their physical and mental well-being.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Computer Science, Ph.D, Universite de Bretagne-Sud (University of Southern Brittany)
Award Date: 26 Nov 2016
External positions
Adjunct Lecturer, Universidad EAFIT (EAFIT University)
5 Jul 2021 → …
Research area keywords
- Robotics
- Human-Robot Interaction
- Robot Learning
- Socially Assistive Robotics
- Decision Making Modelling
- Affective Computing
- Human-Centred Design
- Human Motion Analysis
Network
Projects
- 1 Active
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ARC Training Centre for Optimal Ageing
Lim, Y. Y., Kulic, D., Grundy, J., Batstone, J., Olivier, P., Wilson Rajaratnam, S., Cornish, K., Anderson, C., Klein, B., Browning, C., Pase, M., Abdi, E., Robinson, N., McNaney, R., Srikanth, V., Hill, K., Flynn, D., Callisaya, M., Brusco, N., Carreno-Medrano, P., Cronin, J., Fripp, J., Kothari, N., Toms, M., Browne, E., Neilson, P., Orelowitz, J., Udagedara, I. B., De Chaumont Rambert, C., Haddock, R., Pitt, A., Pearman, A., Lethlean, G., Skye, S., Ong, A. & Cai, J.
Australian Research Council (ARC), Readiness Pty Ltd
25/05/23 → 25/05/28
Project: Research
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Joint estimation of expertise and reward preferences from human demonstrations
Carreno-Medrano, P., Smith, S. L. & Kulic, D., Feb 2023, In: IEEE Transactions on Robotics. 39, 1, p. 681-698 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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The robotic production of spatiality: Predictability, partitioning, and connection
Sumartojo, S., Lundberg, R., Kulić, D., Tian, L., Carreno-Medrano, P., Mintrom, M., Lugli, D. & Allen, A., 2023, In: Transactions of the Institute of British Geographers. 48, 1, p. 56-68 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open AccessFile1 Citation (Scopus) -
Metrics for evaluating social conformity of crowd navigation algorithms
Wang, J., Chan, W. P., Carreno-Medrano, P., Cosgun, A. & Croft, E., 2022, 2022 IEEE International Conference on Advanced Robotics and Its Social Impacts (ARSO 2022). Yoshikawa, T., Fraisse, P., Petric, T. & Wischniewski, S. (eds.). Piscataway NJ USA: IEEE, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, p. 36-41 6 p. (Proceedings of IEEE Workshop on Advanced Robotics and its Social Impacts, ARSO; vol. 2022-May).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Paper › Research › peer-review
1 Citation (Scopus) -
Robots in public spaces: implications for policy design
Mintrom, M., Sumartojo, S., Kulić, D., Tian, L., Carreno-Medrano, P. & Allen, A., 2022, In: Policy Design and Practice. 5, 2, p. 123-139 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Human-Aware RRT-Connect: motion planning for safe human-robot collaboration
Rajendran, V., Carreno-Medrano, P., Fisher, W. & Kulic, D., 2021, 30th IEEE International Conference on Robot and Human Interactive Communication, RO-MAN 2021. Rossi, S. & Soh, H. (eds.). Piscataway NJ USA: IEEE, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, p. 15-22 8 p. (2021 30th IEEE International Conference on Robot and Human Interactive Communication, RO-MAN 2021).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Paper › Research › peer-review
Activities
- 1 Public event
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Robots in the City
Shanti Sumartojo (Contributor), Leimin Tian (Contributor) & Pamela Carreno-Medrano (Contributor)
Mar 2021Activity: Community Talks, Presentations, Exhibitions and Events › Public event
Press/Media
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There’s only so much a robot can do
Shanti Sumartojo, Michael Mintrom, Dana Kulic, Leimin Tian, Pamela Carreno-Medrano & Robert Lundberg
7/11/22
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature