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Florian Shkurti is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Toronto Mississauga. His research focuses on robotic vision and learning with a specific interest in generating systems that enable robots to perceive, reason, and act effectively in dynamic environments alongside humans. His research spans various topics, including machine learning, perception, planning, and control, and he aims to develop methods to ensure safety when robots learn and operate in real-world scenarios. Areas of application for his work include robotics for lab automation in chemistry and biology, as well as environmental monitoring in field robotics. Some of the key research themes include imitation learning, reinforcement learning, active perception, and safe exploration. Florian is dedicated to providing safety guarantees throughout the robot learning and deployment process and is involved in developing simulation scenarios that enhance training and risk estimation for robotic systems.
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