MSR Thesis Defense
MSR Student
Robotics Institute,
Carnegie Mellon University

Expressive Attentional Communication Learning using Graph Neural Networks

Newell-Simon Hall 4305

Abstract: Multi-agent reinforcement learning presents unique hurdles such as the non-stationary problem beyond single-agent reinforcement learning that makes learning effective decentralized cooperative policies using an agent's local state extremely challenging. Effective communication to share information and coordinate is vital for agents to work together and solve cooperative tasks, as the ubiquitous evidence of communication in [...]

MSR Thesis Defense
MSR Student / MSR Student
Robotics Institute,
Carnegie Mellon University

Estimating Object Importance and Modeling Driver’s Situational Awareness for Intelligent Driving

3305 Newell-Simon Hall

Abstract: The ability to identify important objects in a complex and dynamic driving environment can help assistive driving systems alert drivers. These assistance systems also require a model of the drivers' situational awareness (SA) (what aspects of the scene they are already aware of) to avoid unnecessary alerts. This thesis builds towards such intelligent driving [...]

Faculty Events
Research Professor / Head of Faculty Mentoring
Robotics Institute,
Carnegie Mellon University

AI for Human Mobility

Newell-Simon Hall 4305

Abstract This talk will describe a series of AI and robotics projects aimed at helping people independently move through cities and buildings. Projects include a deployed personalized transit information app, guide robots for people who are blind, and an integrated AI system that assists blind users with guidance and exploration. Specific findings will be presented [...]