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.

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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.
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