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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, Analysis and Synthesis of Expressive Theatrical Movements, 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
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Natural Interaction Strategies for Long-Term Robot Use for Elderly Care
Carreno-Medrano, P., Kulic, D., Lim, Y. Y., Little, K. & Chen, Y.
6/01/25 → 24/05/28
Project: Research
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Human models for accelerated robot learning and human-robot interaction
Kulic, D., Carreno-Medrano, P. & Burke, M.
Australian Research Council (ARC)
27/06/24 → 26/06/27
Project: Research
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Interpretability of Vision and Language models for effective human-robot teaming
Fashae, E. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Carreno-Medrano, P. (Supervisor), Tian, L. (Supervisor) & Knight, K. (Project Manager)
5/06/24 → 12/08/27
Project: Research
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ARC Training Centre for Optimal Ageing
Lim, Y. Y. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Kulic, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Grundy, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Batstone, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Olivier, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Wilson Rajaratnam, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Cornish, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Anderson, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Klein, B. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Browning, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Pase, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Abdi, E. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Robinson, N. (Chief Investigator (CI)), McNaney, R. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Srikanth, V. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Hill, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Flynn, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Callisaya, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Brusco, N. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Carreno-Medrano, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Cronin, J. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Fripp, J. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Kothari, N. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Toms, M. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Browne, E.-J. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Neilson, P. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Orelowitz, J. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Udagedara, I. B. (Partner Investigator (PI)), De Chaumont Rambert, C. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Haddock, R. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Pitt, A. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Pearman, A. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Lethlean, G. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Skye, S. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Cai, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Ayton, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Jackson, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Charalambous, G. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Little, K. (Project Manager), Cook, A. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Foley, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Foley, B. (Partner Investigator (PI)) & Varma, P. (Chief Investigator (CI))
Australian Research Council (ARC), Readiness Pty Ltd, Future Wellness Group Holdings Pty Ltd, Aunty Grace Pty Ltd, Andromeda Robotics Holdings Pty Ltd
25/05/23 → 25/05/28
Project: Research
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Technology-based solutions for in-home mealtime support for eating disorders
Sharp, G. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Carreno-Medrano, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Tian, L. (Chief Investigator (CI))
27/11/23 → 31/12/24
Project: Research
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Contingent autonomy: Robotic encounters in an uncertain world
Sumartojo, S., Tian, L., Carreno-Medrano, P., Lundberg, R., Kulic, D. & Mintrom, M., 2024, (Accepted/In press) In: Environment and Planning D: Society and Space. 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open AccessFile1 Citation (Scopus) -
Adapting neural models with sequential monte carlo dropout
Carreno-Medrano, P., Kulić, D. & Burke, M., 2023, Proceedings of The 6th Conference on Robot Learning. Liu, K., Kulic, D. & Ichnowski, J. (eds.). London UK: Proceedings of Machine Learning Research (PMLR), Vol. 205. p. 1542-1552 11 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Paper › Research › peer-review
Open AccessFile4 Citations (Scopus) -
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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Mapless urban robot navigation by following pedestrians
Buckeridge, S., Carreno-Medrano, P., Cosgun, A., Croft, E. & Chan, W. P., 2023, 2023 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems, IROS 2023. Gregg, B. (ed.). Piscataway NJ USA: IEEE, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, p. 6787-6792 6 p. (IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Paper › 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 AccessFile11 Citations (Scopus)
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
Sumartojo, S., Mintrom, M., Kulic, D., Tian, L., Carreno-Medrano, P. & Lundberg, R.
7/11/22
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature