About Me
Hi, I'm Fernando. I am an AI and robotics researcher with over seven years of experience developing machine learning solutions and robotic systems. At Imperial College London, I work on robot learning and user modelling, with applications in assistive technologies such as smart wheelchairs and collaborative robotic arms. I enjoy bridging research and real-world applications, working in diverse, international teams where different perspectives come together. Over the years, I have had the chance to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams spanning diverse research and engineering backgrounds, as well as end users — experiences that have shaped the way I approach technology as something to be useful, practical, and human-centred.
Latest News
| 09 Sep | Keynote speaker at the Human-Robot Alignment and Reliable Trustworthiness (HART) workshop at IEEE TAROS 2026, held in Manchester. More info. |
| 06 Aug | Invited speaker at the online seminar series organised by the Instituto de Investigaciones en Ingeniería (INII) and the ARCOS-Lab, Universidad de Costa Rica (UCR). More info. |
| 28 Jun – 03 Jul |
Attended Dagstuhl Seminar 26271: Towards Physically Assistive Robots in the Home. Joined leading researchers, industry, practitioners, and end users to discuss challenges in deploying assistive robots in real home settings. More info. |
| 06 Jun |
Showcased our bimanual robotic wheelchair at the EEE Alumni Reunion. Gave a live demo during the Great Exhibition Road Festival weekend. More info. |