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Nuno Lau is Associate Professor at Aveiro University, Portugal. He got is Electrical Engineering Degree from Oporto University in 1993, a DEA degree in Biomedical Engineering from Claude Bernard University, Lyon, France, in 1994 and the PhD from Aveiro University in 2003. His research interests include Intelligent Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Multi-Agent Systems and Simulation. Nuno Lau has participated, often with the coordination role, in several research projects that have been awarded international prizes. Nuno Lau is the author of more than 150 publications in international conferences and journals, including several Best Paper awards. He Supervised 13 PhD students that concluded their degree, and is currently supervising 4 PhD students. Nuno Lau was President and Vice-President of the Portuguese Robotics Society, currently he is in the Direction Board of Portuguese Association for Artificial Intelligence. He was Vice-Coordinator of the Institute of Electronics and Informatics Engineering of Aveiro, and the Principal Investigator of the Intelligent Robotics and Systems group at the same research unit.
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Identification

Personal identification

Full name
Nuno Lau

Citation names

  • Lau, Nuno

Author identifiers

Ciência ID
9C1C-C52C-A1E2
ORCID iD
0000-0003-0513-158X
Scopus Author Id
13907323500

Email addresses

  • nunolau@ua.pt (Professional)

Telephones

Telephone
  • 234370500 (Professional)

Addresses

  • Universidade de Aveiro. DETI-Universidade de Aveiro, Campo de Santiago, 3810-193, Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal (Professional)

Websites

Knowledge fields

  • Engineering and Technology - Electrotechnical Engineering, Electronics and Informatics - Robotics and Automatic Control
  • Engineering and Technology - Electrotechnical Engineering, Electronics and Informatics
Education
Degree Classification
2003
Concluded
 Engenharia Electrotécnica (Doutoramento)
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
"Ferramentas de Síntese de Sistemas Digitais Baseados em Componentes Lógicos Dinamicamente Reconfiguráveis" (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
 Aprovado por unanimidade
1994
Concluded
 Diplôme d'Études Approfundies en Génie Biologique et Médical (Diplôme d´études supérieures)
Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, France
"Analyse des données de tomographie d'impédance électrique par réseau de neurones" (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
 Menção Bem
1993
Concluded
 Licenciatura em Engenharia Electrotécnica e de Computadores (Licenciatura)
Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Engenharia, Portugal
"Aplicação de Redes Neuronais na Análise de Imagens e Sinais Fisiológicos" (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
 17
Affiliation

Science

Category
Host institution		 Employer
2009/01/01 - Current Researcher (Research) Universidade de Aveiro Instituto de Engenharia Eletrónica e Informática de Aveiro, Portugal

Teaching in Higher Education

Category
Host institution		 Employer
2020/07/15 - Current Associate Professor (University Teacher) Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2003/12/22 - 2020/07/14 Assistant Professor (University Teacher) Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
1995/05/01 - 2003/12/22 Assistant (University Teacher) Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
1994/10/01 - 1995/05/01 Trainee Assistant (University Teacher) Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
1991/10/01 - 1993/08/01 Tutor (University Teacher) Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Engenharia, Portugal
Projects

Grant

Designation Funders
2021/01 - 2025/12 Laboratório Associado de Sistemas Inteligentes
168241UID
LA/P/0104/2020
10.54499/LA/P/0104/2020
Universidade Nova de Lisboa Centro de Tecnologias e Sistemas, Portugal

Universidade de Aveiro Centro de Tecnologia Mecânica e Automação, Portugal

Instituto Politécnico do Porto Centro de Investigação em Sistemas Computacionais Embebidos e de Tempo-Real, Portugal

Universidade do Minho, Portugal

Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Ciências, Portugal

Universidade do Porto Centro de Matemática, Portugal

Universidade do Porto Laboratório de Inteligência Artificial e Ciência de Computadores, Portugal

Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Portugal

Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal

Universidade de Aveiro Instituto de Engenharia Eletrónica e Informática de Aveiro, Portugal

Universidade do Minho Instituto de Polímeros e Compósitos, Portugal

Universidade do Minho Centro ALGORITMI, Portugal

Universidade Nova de Lisboa Unidade de Investigação e Desenvolvimento em Engenharia Mecânica e Industrial, Portugal

Universidade de Coimbra Departamento de Engenharia Civil, Portugal

Instituto Politécnico do Porto Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto, Portugal

Universidade de Coimbra, Portugal

Instituto Politécnico do Porto Grupo de Investigação em Engenharia e Computação Inteligente para a Inovação e o Desenvolvimento, Portugal

Instituto Politécnico do Cávado e do Ave, Portugal

Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Engenharia, Portugal
 Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Ongoing

Contract

Designation Funders
2022/07/01 - 2025/06/30 Hybrid Underwater Robotic Systems and Artificial Intelligence-Based Seabed Imaging Tools for Marine Ecosystem Studies
DRI/India/0699/2020
Associação do Instituto Superior Técnico para a Investigação e Desenvolvimento, Portugal

Laboratório de Robótica e Sistemas de Engenharia, Portugal

Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
 Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Ongoing
2021/07/01 - 2023/06/30 AUGMANITY - Augmented Humanity
POCI-01-0247-FEDER-046103; LISBOA-01-0247-FEDER-046103
Researcher
2021/03/01 - 2023/06/30 Intelligent Alert System for AgroVehicles Rollover and Driver Safety
CENTRO-01-0247-FEDER-047199
Researcher
Ongoing
2020/12/31 - 2023/06/30 Automated Germicidal Irradiation System
POCI-01-0247-FEDER-072237
Researcher
Ongoing
2017/01/09 - 2021/12/31 Reflectometry Technologies to Enhance the Future Internet of Things and Cyber-Physical Systems
SAICTPAC/0006/2015
Instituto de Telecomunicações Lisboa, Portugal

FCiênciasID Associação para a Investigação e Desenvolvimento de Ciências, Portugal

Universidade de Lisboa Instituto Superior Técnico, Portugal

Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal

Universidade do Algarve, Portugal
 Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Concluded
2018/08/17 - 2021/08/16 XtremeCork - Otimização na Produção de Rolhas de Cortiça Natural
POCI-01-0247-FEDER-033140
Researcher
2017/11 - 2020/10 PRODUTECH-SIF: Soluções para a Indústria de Futuro
POCI-01-0247-FEDER-024541
Researcher
Universidade de Aveiro Instituto de Engenharia Eletrónica e Informática de Aveiro, Portugal
 Agência Nacional de Inovação SA
Ongoing
2019/01/01 - 2019/12/31 Institute of Electronics and Informatics Engineering of Aveiro
UID/CEC/00127/2019
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal

Universidade de Aveiro Instituto de Engenharia Eletrónica e Informática de Aveiro, Portugal
 Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Concluded
2017/01 - 2019/12 RETIOT - Reflectometry Technologies to Enhance the Future Internet of Things and Cyber-Physical Systems (POCI-01-0145-FEDER-016432)
POCI-01-0145-FEDER-016432
Researcher
Universidade de Aveiro Instituto de Engenharia Eletrónica e Informática de Aveiro, Portugal
 Fundo Europeu de Desenvolvimento Regional - FEDER
Ongoing
2014/07 - 2018/06 EuRoC – European Robotics Challenges
FT7 - ICT 608849
Researcher
Universidade de Aveiro Instituto de Engenharia Eletrónica e Informática de Aveiro, Portugal
 European Commission Seventh Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development
Concluded
2013/01 - 2014/12 Cloud Thinking (CENTRO-07-ST24-FEDER002031)
CENTRO-07-ST24-FEDER002031
Researcher
Universidade de Aveiro Instituto de Engenharia Eletrónica e Informática de Aveiro, Portugal
 Fundo Europeu de Desenvolvimento Regional - FEDER
Concluded
2011/05 - 2014/04 PRODUTECH - PTI - Novos Processos e Tecnologias Inovadoras para a Fileira das Tecnologias da Produção
SI IDT - 13851/2011
Researcher
Universidade de Aveiro Instituto de Engenharia Eletrónica e Informática de Aveiro, Portugal
 Agência Nacional de Inovação SA
Concluded
2011/05 - 2014/04 PRODUTECH - PSI - Novos Produtos e Serviços para a Indústria Transformadora
QREN 13849
Researcher
Universidade de Aveiro Instituto de Engenharia Eletrónica e Informática de Aveiro, Portugal
 Agência Nacional de Inovação SA
Concluded
2010/01 - 2013/06 LUL – Living Usability Lab for Next Generation Networks
QREN 7900
Researcher
Universidade de Aveiro Instituto de Engenharia Eletrónica e Informática de Aveiro, Portugal
 Agência Nacional de Inovação SA
Concluded
2010/07 - 2012/10 INTELLWHEELS - Intelligent Wheelchair with Flexible Multimodal Interface (FCT RIPD/ADA/109636/2009)
RIPD/ADA/109636/2009
Researcher
Universidade de Aveiro Instituto de Engenharia Eletrónica e Informática de Aveiro, Portugal

Universidade do Porto Laboratório de Inteligência Artificial e Ciência de Computadores, Portugal
 Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Concluded
2008/01 - 2009/12 ACORD - Adaptative Coordination of Robotic Teams (FCT - PTDC/EIA/70695/2006)
PTDC/EIA/70695/2006
Researcher
Universidade de Aveiro Instituto de Engenharia Eletrónica e Informática de Aveiro, Portugal
 Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Concluded
2005/06 - 2007/11 FC Portugal: Coordination of Heterogeneous Teams in Search and Rescue Scenarios (FCT - POSC/EIA/63240/2004)
POSC/EIA/63240/2004
Principal investigator
Universidade de Aveiro Instituto de Engenharia Eletrónica e Informática de Aveiro, Portugal
 Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Concluded
2005/09 - 2007/08 Concurso Micro-Rato da Universidade de Aveiro: Actividades de Divulgação da Robótica Móvel – “Sítio dos Robots” - (FCT - POCTI/DIV/2005/00132)
POCTI/DIV/2005/00132
Researcher
Universidade de Aveiro Instituto de Engenharia Eletrónica e Informática de Aveiro, Portugal
 Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Concluded
2003/10 - 2006/03 CAMBADA: Cooperative Autonomous Mobile roBots with Advanced Distributed Architecture (FCT – POSI/ROBO/43908/2002)
POSI/ROBO/43908/2002
Researcher
Universidade de Aveiro Instituto de Engenharia Eletrónica e Informática de Aveiro, Portugal
 Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Concluded
2003/10/01 - 2004/09/30 FC Portugal: New Coordination Methodologies Applied to the Simulation League (FCT – POSI/ROBO/43910/2002)
POSI/ROBO/43910/2002
Researcher
Universidade de Aveiro Instituto de Engenharia Eletrónica e Informática de Aveiro, Portugal
 Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Concluded
2001/02 - 2003/01 CONFIBEST – Métodos e Modelos para Síntese de Sistemas Reconfiguráveis Orientados aos Problemas (FCT - POSI/CHS/43140/2001)
POSI/CHS/43140/2001
Researcher
Universidade de Aveiro Instituto de Engenharia Eletrónica e Informática de Aveiro, Portugal
 Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Concluded
1994/10 - 1997/12 Development of electromagnetic tomography for industrial applications (BRE2-CT94-0604)
BRE2-CT94-0604
Other
Universidade de Aveiro Instituto de Engenharia Eletrónica e Informática de Aveiro, Portugal
Concluded

Other

Designation Funders
2024/01/01 - 2025/12/31 ILLIANCE energy efficiency
10.54499/LA/P/0104/2020
Ongoing
Outputs

Publications

Book
  1. Eguchi, A.; Lau, N.; Paetzel-Prüsmann, M.; Wanichanon, T.. Preface. 2023.
Book chapter
  1. Fernando Fradique Duarte; Nuno Lau; Artur Pereira; Luís Paulo Reis. "Study on LSTM and ConvLSTM Memory-Based Deep Reinforcement Learning". 2024.
    10.1007/978-3-031-55326-4_11
  2. Miguel Abreu; Pedro Mota; Luís Paulo Reis; Nuno Lau; Mário Florido. "FC Portugal: RoboCup 2023 3D Simulation League Champions". 2024.
    10.1007/978-3-031-55015-7_35
  3. Miguel Abreu; Mohammadreza Kasaei; Luís Paulo Reis; Nuno Lau. "FC Portugal: RoboCup 2022 3D Simulation League and Technical Challenge Champions". 2023.
    10.1007/978-3-031-28469-4_26
  4. Fernando Fradique Duarte; Nuno Lau; Artur Pereira; Luís Paulo Reis. "Revisiting Deep Attention Recurrent Networks". 2023.
    10.1007/978-3-031-49008-8_10
  5. Alves, João; Lau, Nuno; Silva, Filipe. "Skill Learning for Long-Horizon Sequential Tasks". In Progress in Artificial Intelligence, 713-724. Springer International Publishing, 2022.
    10.1007/978-3-031-16474-3_58
  6. Salgueiro, André; Santos, Sofia; Pereira, Artur; Cunha, Bernardo; Pedrosa, Eurico; Azevedo, José Luis; Lau, Nuno; Lopes, Paulo; Gomes, Tiago. "Neural Network Classifier and Robotic Manipulation for an Autonomous Industrial Cork Feeder". In Progress in Artificial Intelligence, 433-444. Springer International Publishing, 2021.
    10.1007/978-3-030-86230-5_34
  7. Simões, D.; Amaro, P.; Silva, T.; Lau, N.; Reis, L.P.. "Learning Low-Level Behaviors and High-Level Strategies in Humanoid Soccer". In Robot 2019: Fourth Iberian Robotics Conference. Springer, 2020.
    Published • 10.1007/978-3-030-36150-1_44
  8. Pedrosa, E.; Lim, G.H.; Amaral, F.; Pereira, A.; Cunha, B.; Azevedo, J.L.; Dias, P.; et al. "TIMAIRIS: Autonomous Blank Feeding for Packaging Machines". 153-186. 2020.
    10.1007/978-3-030-34507-5_7
  9. Duarte, Fernando F.; Lau, Nuno; Pereira, Artur; Reis, Luís P.. "Benchmarking Deep and Non-deep Reinforcement Learning Algorithms for Discrete Environments". In Robot 2019: Fourth Iberian Robotics Conference, 263-275. Springer International Publishing, 2019.
    Published • 10.1007/978-3-030-36150-1_22
  10. Simões, David; Lau, Nuno; Reis, Luís Paulo. "Adjusted Bounded Weighted Policy Learner". In RoboCup 2018: Robot World Cup XXII, 324-336. Springer International Publishing, 2019.
    10.1007/978-3-030-27544-0_27
  11. Dias, Ricardo; Cunha, Bernardo; Azevedo, José Luis; Pereira, Artur; Lau, Nuno. "Multi-Robot Fast-Paced Coordination with Leader Election". In RoboCup 2018: Robot World Cup XXII, 19-31. Springer International Publishing, 2019.
    10.1007/978-3-030-27544-0_2
  12. Kasaei, Mohammadreza; Lau, Nuno; Pereira, Artur. "A Fast and Stable Omnidirectional Walking Engine for the Nao Humanoid Robot". In RoboCup 2019: Robot World Cup XXIII, 99-111. Springer International Publishing, 2019.
    10.1007/978-3-030-35699-6_8
  13. Miguel Abreu; Luis Paulo Reis; Nuno Lau. "Learning to Run Faster in a Humanoid Robot Soccer Environment Through Reinforcement Learning". 2019.
    10.1007/978-3-030-35699-6_1
  14. Reis, Simão; Reis, Luís Paulo; Lau, Nuno. "Player Engagement Enhancement with Video Games". In New Knowledge in Information Systems and Technologies, 263-272. Springer International Publishing, 2019.
    10.1007/978-3-030-16184-2_26
  15. Simões, David; Lau, Nuno; Reis, Luís Paulo. "Multi-agent Neural Reinforcement-Learning System with Communication". In New Knowledge in Information Systems and Technologies, 3-12. Springer International Publishing, 2019.
    10.1007/978-3-030-16184-2_1
  16. Ollero, A.; Sanfeliu, A.; Montano, L.; Lau, N.; Cardeira, C.. "Preface". In ROBOT 2017: Third Iberian Robotics Conference. 2018.
  17. Lim, Gi Hyun; Pedrosa, Eurico; Amaral, Filipe; Dias, Ricardo; Pereira, Artur; Lau, Nuno; Azevedo, José Luís; Cunha, Bernardo; Reis, Luis Paulo. "Human-Robot Collaboration and Safety Management for Logistics and Manipulation Tasks". In ROBOT 2017: Third Iberian Robotics Conference, 15-27. Springer International Publishing, 2017.
    10.1007/978-3-319-70836-2_2
  18. Kasaei, S. Mohammadreza; Simões, David; Lau, Nuno; Pereira, Artur. "A Hybrid ZMP-CPG Based Walk Engine for Biped Robots". In ROBOT 2017: Third Iberian Robotics Conference, 743-755. Springer International Publishing, 2017.
    10.1007/978-3-319-70836-2_61
  19. Simões, David; Lau, Nuno; Reis, Luís Paulo. "Mixed-Policy Asynchronous Deep Q-Learning". In ROBOT 2017: Third Iberian Robotics Conference, 129-140. Springer International Publishing, 2017.
    10.1007/978-3-319-70836-2_11
  20. Tudico, Andrea; Lau, Nuno; Pedrosa, Eurico; Amaral, Filipe; Mazzotti, Claudio; Carricato, Marco. "Improving and Benchmarking Motion Planning for a Mobile Manipulator Operating in Unstructured Environments". In Progress in Artificial Intelligence, 498-509. Springer International Publishing, 2017.
    10.1007/978-3-319-65340-2_41
  21. Abdolmaleki, Abbas; Simões, David; Lau, Nuno; Reis, Luis Paulo; Neumann, Gerhard. "Learning a Humanoid Kick with Controlled Distance". In RoboCup 2016: Robot World Cup XX, 45-57. Springer International Publishing, 2017.
    10.1007/978-3-319-68792-6_4
  22. Simões, David; Lau, Nuno; Reis, Luís Paulo. "Multi-agent Double Deep Q-Networks". In Progress in Artificial Intelligence, 123-134. Springer International Publishing, 2017.
    10.1007/978-3-319-65340-2_11
  23. Simões, David; Brás, Rui; Lau, Nuno; Pereira, Artur. "A Coordinated Team of Agents to Solve Mazes". In Robot 2015: Second Iberian Robotics Conference, 381-392. Springer International Publishing, 2015.
    10.1007/978-3-319-27149-1_30
  24. Contente, Olga; Lau, Nuno; Morgado, Francisco; Morais, Raul. "A Path Planning Application for a Mountain Vineyard Autonomous Robot". In Robot 2015: Second Iberian Robotics Conference, 347-358. Springer International Publishing, 2015.
    10.1007/978-3-319-27146-0_27
  25. Neves, António J. R.; Amaral, Filipe; Dias, Ricardo; Silva, João; Lau, Nuno. "A New Approach for Dynamic Strategic Positioning in RoboCup Middle-Size League". In Progress in Artificial Intelligence, 433-444. Springer International Publishing, 2015.
    10.1007/978-3-319-23485-4_43
  26. Faria, Brígida Mónica; Reis, Luís Paulo; Lau, Nuno; Moreira, António Paulo; Petry, Marcelo; Ferreira, Luís Miguel. "Intelligent Wheelchair Driving: Bridging the Gap Between Virtual and Real Intelligent Wheelchairs". In Progress in Artificial Intelligence, 445-456. Springer International Publishing, 2015.
    10.1007/978-3-319-23485-4_44
  27. Pedrosa, Eurico; Lau, Nuno; Pereira, Artur; Cunha, Bernardo. "A Skill-Based Architecture for Pick and Place Manipulation Tasks". In Progress in Artificial Intelligence, 457-468. Springer International Publishing, 2015.
    10.1007/978-3-319-23485-4_45
  28. Contente, Olga; Aranha, José; Martinho, José; Morgado, José F. M.; Reis, Manuel; Ferreira, Paulo Jorge; Morais, Raul; Lau, Nuno. "3D Map and DGPS Validation for a Vineyard Autonomous Navigation System". In CONTROLO’2014 – Proceedings of the 11th Portuguese Conference on Automatic Control, 617-625. Springer International Publishing, 2015.
    10.1007/978-3-319-10380-8_59
  29. Reis, Luís Paulo; Faria, Brígida Mónica; Vasconcelos, Sérgio; Lau, Nuno. "Invited Paper: Multimodal Interface for an Intelligent Wheelchair". In Informatics in Control, Automation and Robotics, 1-34. Springer International Publishing, 2014.
    10.1007/978-3-319-10891-9_1
  30. Faria, Brígida Mónica; Reis, Luís Paulo; Lau, Nuno. "A Survey on Intelligent Wheelchair Prototypes and Simulators". In New Perspectives in Information Systems and Technologies, Volume 1, 545-557. Springer International Publishing, 2014.
    10.1007/978-3-319-05951-8_52
  31. Faria, Brígida Mónica; Silva, Ana; Faias, Joaquim; Reis, Luís Paulo; Lau, Nuno. "Intelligent Wheelchair Driving: A Comparative Study of Cerebral Palsy Adults with Distinct Boccia Experience". In New Perspectives in Information Systems and Technologies, Volume 2, 329-340. Springer International Publishing, 2014.
    10.1007/978-3-319-05948-8_32
  32. Abdolmaleki, Abbas; Shafii, Nima; Reis, Luis Paulo; Lau, Nuno; Peters, Jan; Neumann, Gerhard. "Omnidirectional Walking with a Compliant Inverted Pendulum Model". In Advances in Artificial Intelligence -- IBERAMIA 2014, 481-493. Springer International Publishing, 2014.
    10.1007/978-3-319-12027-0_39
  33. Faria, Brígida Mónica; Ferreira, Luís Miguel; Reis, Luís Paulo; Lau, Nuno; Petry, Marcelo. "Intelligent Wheelchair Manual Control Methods". In Progress in Artificial Intelligence, 271-282. Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2013.
    10.1007/978-3-642-40669-0_24
  34. Faria, Brígida Mónica; Reis, Luís Paulo; Lau, Nuno; Soares, João Couto; Vasconcelos, Sérgio. "Patient Classification and Automatic Configuration of an Intelligent Wheelchair". In Communications in Computer and Information Science, 268-282. Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2013.
    10.1007/978-3-642-36907-0_18
  35. Pedrosa, Eurico; Lau, Nuno; Pereira, Artur. "Online SLAM Based on a Fast Scan-Matching Algorithm". In Progress in Artificial Intelligence, 295-306. Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2013.
    10.1007/978-3-642-40669-0_26
  36. Shafii, Nima; Abdolmaleki, Abbas; Ferreira, Rui; Lau, Nuno; Reis, Luís Paulo. "Omnidirectional Walking and Active Balance for Soccer Humanoid Robot". In Progress in Artificial Intelligence, 283-294. Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2013.
    10.1007/978-3-642-40669-0_25
  37. Silva, João; Antunes, Mário; Lau, Nuno; Neves, António J. R.; Lopes, Luís Seabra. "Aerial Ball Perception Based on the Use of a Single Perspective Camera". In Progress in Artificial Intelligence, 235-246. Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2013.
    10.1007/978-3-642-40669-0_21
  38. Abdolmaleki, Abbas; Movahedi, Mostafa; Lau, Nuno; Reis, Luís Paulo. "A Distributed Cooperative Reinforcement Learning Method for Decision Making in Fire Brigade Teams". In RoboCup 2012: Robot Soccer World Cup XVI, 237-248. Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2013.
    10.1007/978-3-642-39250-4_22
  39. Reis, Luís Paulo; Almeida, Fernando; Mota, Luís; Lau, Nuno. "Coordination in Multi-robot Systems: Applications in Robotic Soccer". In Communications in Computer and Information Science, 3-21. Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2013.
    10.1007/978-3-642-36907-0_1
  40. Cunha, João; Pedrosa, Eurico; Cruz, Cristovão; Lau, Nuno; Neves, Antonio J. R.; Cunha, Bernardo; Azevedo, José Luís; et al. "Robô de Assistência no Domicílio". In Laboratório Vivo de Usabilidade (Living Usuability Lab), edited by Teixeira, António; Queirós, Alexaxandra; Rocha, Nelson, 183-199. ARC Publishing, 2013.
  41. Ferreira, Rui; Reis, Luís Paulo; Moreira, António Paulo; Lau, Nuno. "Development of an Omnidirectional Kick for a NAO Humanoid Robot". In Advances in Artificial Intelligence – IBERAMIA 2012, 571-580. Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2012.
    10.1007/978-3-642-34654-5_58
  42. Cunha, João; Lau, Nuno; Rodrigues, João. "Ball Interception Behaviour in Robotic Soccer". In RoboCup 2011: Robot Soccer World Cup XV, 114-125. Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2012.
    10.1007/978-3-642-32060-6_10
  43. Cruz, Luis; Reis, Luis Paulo; Lau, Nuno; Sousa, Armando. "Optimization Approach for the Development of Humanoid Robots’ Behaviors". In Advances in Artificial Intelligence – IBERAMIA 2012, 491-500. Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2012.
    10.1007/978-3-642-34654-5_50
  44. Domingues, Edgar; Lau, Nuno; Pimentel, Bruno; Shafii, Nima; Reis, Luís Paulo; Neves, António J. R.. "Humanoid Behaviors: From Simulation to a Real Robot". In Progress in Artificial Intelligence, 352-364. Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2011.
    10.1007/978-3-642-24769-9_26
  45. Shafii, Nima; Reis, Luís Paulo; Lau, Nuno. "Biped Walking Using Coronal and Sagittal Movements Based on Truncated Fourier Series". In RoboCup 2010: Robot Soccer World Cup XIV, 324-335. Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2011.
    10.1007/978-3-642-20217-9_28
  46. Abdolmaleki, Abbas; Movahedi, Mostafa; Salehi, Sajjad; Lau, Nuno; Reis, Luís Paulo. "A Reinforcement Learning Based Method for Optimizing the Process of Decision Making in Fire Brigade Agents". In Progress in Artificial Intelligence, 340-351. Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2011.
    10.1007/978-3-642-24769-9_25
  47. Silva, João; Lau, Nuno; Rodrigues, João; Azevedo, José Luís; Neves, António J. R.. "Sensor and Information Fusion Applied to a Robotic Soccer Team". In RoboCup 2009: Robot Soccer World Cup XIII, 366-377. Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2010.
    10.1007/978-3-642-11876-0_32
  48. R. Neves, Antonio J.; Luis, Jose; Cunha, Bernardo; Lau, Nuno; Silva, Joao; Santos, Frederico; Corrente, Gustavo; et al. "CAMBADA Soccer Team: from Robot Architecture to Multiagent Coordination". In Robot Soccer. InTech, 2010.
    10.5772/7353
  49. Silva, João; Lau, Nuno; Neves, António J. R.; Rodrigues, João; Azevedo, José Luís. "Obstacle Detection, Identification and Sharing on a Robotic Soccer Team". In Progress in Artificial Intelligence, 350-360. Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2009.
    10.1007/978-3-642-04686-5_29
  50. Figueiredo, Nuno M.; Neves, António J. R.; Lau, Nuno; Pereira, Artur; Corrente, Gustavo. "Control and Monitoring of a Robotic Soccer Team: The Base Station Application". In Progress in Artificial Intelligence, 299-309. Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2009.
    10.1007/978-3-642-04686-5_25
  51. Lau, Nuno; Seabra Lopes, Luís; Filipe, Nelson; Corrente, Gustavo. "Roles, Positionings and Set Plays to Coordinate a RoboCup MSL Team". In Progress in Artificial Intelligence, 323-337. Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2009.
    10.1007/978-3-642-04686-5_27
  52. Cunha, João; Lau, Nuno; Rodrigues, João; Cunha, Bernardo; Azevedo, José Luis. "Predictive Control for Behavior Generation of Omni-directional Robots". In Progress in Artificial Intelligence, 275-286. Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2009.
    10.1007/978-3-642-04686-5_23
  53. Picado, Hugo; Gestal, Marcos; Lau, Nuno; Reis, Luis P.; Tomé, Ana M.. "Automatic Generation of Biped Walk Behavior Using Genetic Algorithms". In Bio-Inspired Systems: Computational and Ambient Intelligence, 805-812. Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2009.
    10.1007/978-3-642-02478-8_101
  54. Cunha, Bernardo; Azevedo, José; Lau, Nuno; Almeida, Luis. "Obtaining the Inverse Distance Map from a Non-SVP Hyperbolic Catadioptric Robotic Vision System". In RoboCup 2007: Robot Soccer World Cup XI, 417-424. Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2008.
    10.1007/978-3-540-68847-1_43
  55. Certo, João; Lau, Nuno; Reis, Luís Paulo. "A Generic Strategic Layer for Collaborative Networks". In Establishing the Foundation of Collaborative Networks, 273-282. Springer US, 2007.
    10.1007/978-0-387-73798-0_28
  56. Lau, Nuno; Reis, Luís Paulo; Certo, João. "Understanding Dynamic Agent’s Reasoning". In Progress in Artificial Intelligence, 542-551. Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2007.
    10.1007/978-3-540-77002-2_46
  57. Reis, L.P.; Lau, N.; Carreto, C.; Silva, E.. "Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence: Introduction". In Progress in Artificial Intelligence. 2005.
    10.1007/11595014_39
  58. Reinaldo, Francisco; Certo, Joao; Cordeiro, Nuno; Reis, Luis P.; Camacho, Rui; Lau, Nuno. "Applying Biological Paradigms to Emerge Behaviour in RoboCup Rescue Team". In Progress in Artificial Intelligence, 422-434. Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2005.
    10.1007/11595014_42
  59. Reis, Luis Paulo; Lau, Nuno. "COACH UNILANG - A Standard Language for Coaching a (Robo) Soccer Team". In RoboCup 2001: Robot Soccer World Cup V, 183-192. Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2002.
    10.1007/3-540-45603-1_19
  60. Lau, Nuno; Reis, Luis Paulo. "FC Portugal 2001 Team Description: Flexible Teamwork and Configurable Strategy". In RoboCup 2001: Robot Soccer World Cup V, 515-518. Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2002.
    10.1007/3-540-45603-1_72
  61. Reis, Luís Paulo; Lau, Nuno; Oliveira, Eugénio Costa. "Situation Based Strategic Positioning for Coordinating a Team of Homogeneous Agents". In Balancing Reactivity and Social Deliberation in Multi-Agent Systems, 175-197. Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2001.
    10.1007/3-540-44568-4_11
  62. Reis, Luís Paulo; Lau, Nuno. "FC Portugal Team Description: RoboCup 2000 Simulation League Champion". In RoboCup 2000: Robot Soccer World Cup IV, 29-40. Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2001.
    10.1007/3-540-45324-5_2
  63. Sklyarov, Valery; Monteiro, Ricardo Sal; Lau, Nuno; Melo, Andreia; Oliveira, Arnaldo; Kondratjuk, Konstantin. "Integrated development environment for logic synthesis based on dynamically reconfigurable FPGAs". In Field-Programmable Logic and Applications From FPGAs to Computing Paradigm, 19-28. Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 1998.
    10.1007/bfb0055229
Conference paper
  1. Fernando Duarte; Nuno Lau; Eurico Pedrosa; Paulo Lopes; Pramod Kumar Maurya. "Coral and Fish Segmentation Enhanced by Image Restoration and Assisted Labeling via a Foundation Model". Paper presented in EPIA Conference, 2025.
    Published • 10.1007/978-3-032-05176-9_12
  2. Fernando Fradique Duarte; Nuno Lau; Artur Pereira; Luís Paulo Reis. "Dynamic Multi-head Attention". Paper presented in Agents and Artificial Intelligence 16th International Conference, ICAART 2024, 2024.
    10.1007/978-3-031-87327-0_20
  3. REIS, SIMÃO; Novais, Rita; Reis, Luís Paulo; Lau, Nuno. "Automatic Difficulty Balance in Two-Player Games with Deep Reinforcement Learning". Paper presented in Conference on Game, Boston, 2023.
    Accepted
  4. Oliveira, Miguel Armando Riem de; Rato, Daniela; Gomes, Manuel; Coelho, Daniel; PEDROSA, EURICO; Lau, Nuno; Santos, Vitor. Corresponding author: Oliveira, Miguel Armando Riem de. "ATOM Calibration Framework". Paper presented in ROSCON 2022, Quioto, 2022.
  5. Maio, R.; Alves, J.; Marques, B.; Dias, P.; Lau, N.. "Exploring an Augmented Reality Serious Game for Motorized Wheelchair Control". 2022.
    10.1145/3531073.3534471
  6. Alves, F.; Fraga, M.; Lau, N.; Pereira, A.; Cunha, B.; Azevedo, J.; Lopes, P.; Pedrosa, E.; Gomes, T.. "Segmentation and Manipulation of Cork Strips in Bulk". 2021.
    10.1109/ICARSC52212.2021.9429769
  7. Santos, V.; Lau, N.; Neto, P.; Lopes, A.C.. "Welcome Message". 2021.
    10.1109/ICARSC52212.2021.9429802
  8. Reis, S.; Reis, L.P.; Lau, N.. "VGC AI Competition - A New Model of Meta-Game Balance AI Competition". 2021.
    10.1109/CoG52621.2021.9618985
  9. Lau, N.; Silva, M.F.; Reis, L.P.; Cascalho, J.. "Welcome Message". 2020.
    10.1109/ICARSC49921.2020.9096118
  10. Simoes, D.; Reis, S.; Lau, N.; Reis, L.P.. "Competitive deep reinforcement learning over a pokémon battling simulator". 2020.
    10.1109/ICARSC49921.2020.9096092
  11. Kasaei, M.; Ahmadi, A.; Lau, N.; Pereira, A.. "A robust model-based biped locomotion framework based on three-mass model: From planning to control". 2020.
    10.1109/ICARSC49921.2020.9096150
  12. Pedrosa, E.; Pereira, A.; Lau, N.. "Fast Grid SLAM based on particle filter with scan matching and multithreading". 2020.
    10.1109/ICARSC49921.2020.9096191
  13. Silva, Gil; Lopes, Paulo O.; Curado, Francisco; Lau, Nuno. "Laser and Vision-based Obstacle Avoidance for a Semi-autonomous ROV". Paper presented in Advanced Materials, 2019.
    Published
  14. Abreu, M.; Lau, N.; Sousa, A.; Reis, L.P.. "Learning low level skills from scratch for humanoid robot soccer using deep reinforcement learning". 2019.
    10.1109/ICARSC.2019.8733632
  15. Kasaei, M.M.; Lau, N.; Pereira, A.. "A Model-Based Biped Walking Controller Based on Divergent Component of Motion". 2019.
    10.1109/ICARSC.2019.8733608
  16. Lau, Nuno; Reis, S.; Reis, L.P.; Lau, N.. "Automatic generation of a sub-optimal agent population with learning". 2019.
    10.1007/978-3-030-16184-2_7
  17. Kasaei, M.; Lau, N.; Pereira, A.. "A Robust Biped Locomotion Based on Linear-Quadratic-Gaussian Controller and Divergent Component of Motion". 2019.
    10.1109/IROS40897.2019.8967778
  18. Simoes, D.; Lau, N.; Reis, L.P.. "Multi-Agent Deep Reinforcement Learning with Emergent Communication". 2019.
    10.1109/IJCNN.2019.8852293
  19. Pedrosa, E.; Pereira, A.; Lau, N.. "A sparse-dense approach for efficient grid mapping". 2018.
    10.1109/ICARSC.2018.8374173
  20. Kasaei, M.; Lau, N.; Pereira, A.. "An optimal closed-loop framework to develop stable walking for humanoid robot". 2018.
    10.1109/ICARSC.2018.8374156
  21. Lim, G.H.; Pedrosa, E.; Amaral, F.; Lau, N.; Pereira, A.; Azevedo, J.L.; Cunha, B.; Badini, S.. "Mobile manipulation for autonomous packaging in realistic environments: EuRoC challenge 2, stage II, showcase". 2018.
    10.1109/ICARSC.2018.8374188
  22. Simoes, D.; Lau, N.; Reis, L.P.. "Guided Deep Reinforcement Learning in the GeoFriends2 Environment". 2018.
    10.1109/IJCNN.2018.8489372
  23. Mohammadreza Kasaei, S.; Lau, N.; Pereira, A.. "A reliable hierarchical omnidirectional walking engine for a bipedal robot by using the enhanced lip plus flywheel". 2018.
    10.1142/9789813231047_0049
  24. Lim, G.H.; Pedrosa, E.; Amaral, F.; Lau, N.; Pereira, A.; Azevedo, J.L.; Cunha, B.. "Neural regularization jointly involving neurons and connections for robust image classification". 2017.
    10.1109/MFI.2017.8170451
  25. Abdolmaleki, A.; Simoes, D.; Lau, N.; Reis, L.P.; Price, B.; Neumann, G.. "Stochastic search in changing situations". 2017.
  26. Kasaei, S.M.; Lau, N.; Pereira, A.; Shahri, E.. "A reliable model-based walking engine with push recovery capability". 2017.
    10.1109/ICARSC.2017.7964063
  27. Dias, R.; Cunha, B.; Sousa, E.; Azevedo, J.L.; Silva, J.; Amaral, F.; Lau, N.. "Real-time multi-object tracking on highly dynamic environments". 2017.
    10.1109/ICARSC.2017.7964072
  28. Dias, R.; Lau, N.; Silva, J.; Lim, G.H.. "Multi-object tracking with distributed sensing". 2017.
    10.1109/MFI.2016.7849548
  29. Abdolmaleki, A.; Price, B.; Lau, N.; Reis, L.P.; Neumann, G.. "Deriving and improving CMA-ES with information geometric trust regions". 2017.
    10.1145/3071178.3071252
  30. Amaral, F.; Pedrosa, E.; Lim, G.H.; Shafii, N.; Pereira, A.; Azevedo, J.L.; Cunha, B.; et al. "Skill-based anytime agent architecture for logistics and manipulation tasks: EuRoC Challenge 2, Stage II - Realistic Labs: Benchmarking". 2017.
    10.1109/ICARSC.2017.7964075
  31. Pedrosa, E.; Pereira, A.; Lau, N.. "Efficient localization based on scan matching with a continuous likelihood field". 2017.
    10.1109/ICARSC.2017.7964053
  32. Lim, G.H.; Pedrosa, E.; Amaral, F.; Lau, N.; Pereira, A.; Dias, P.; Azevedo, J.L.; Cunha, B.; Reis, L.P.. "Rich and robust human-robot interaction on gesture recognition for assembly tasks". 2017.
    10.1109/ICARSC.2017.7964069
  33. Abdolmaleki, A.; Price, B.; Lau, N.; Reis, L.P.; Neumann, G.. "Contextual covariance matrix adaptation evolutionary strategies". 2017.
  34. Abdolmaleki, A.; Lau, N.; Reis, L.P.; Neumann, G.. "Non-parametric contextual stochastic search". 2016.
    10.1109/IROS.2016.7759411
  35. Pedrosa, E.; Pereira, A.; Lau, N.. "A Scan Matching Approach to SLAM with a Dynamic Likelihood Field". 2016.
    10.1109/ICARSC.2016.23
  36. Abdolmaleki, A.; Lau, N.; Paulo Reis, L.; Neumann, G.. "Contextual stochastic search". 2016.
    10.1145/2908961.2909012
  37. Kasaei, S.M.; Kasaei, S.H.; Shahri, E.; Ahmadi, A.; Lau, N.; Pereira, A.. "How to Select a Suitable Action against Strong Pushes in Adult-Size Humanoid Robot: Learning from Past Experiences". 2016.
    10.1109/ICARSC.2016.43
  38. Abdolmaleki, A.; Simões, D.; Lau, N.; Reis, L.P.; Neumann, G.. "Contextual Relative Entropy Policy Search with Covariance Matrix Adaptation". 2016.
    10.1109/ICARSC.2016.31
  39. Mota, L.; Fabro, J.A.; Reis, L.P.; Lau, N.. "Collaborative behavior in soccer: The setplay free software framework". 2015.
    10.1007/978-3-319-18615-3_58
  40. Abdolmaleki, A.; Lioutikov, R.; Lau, N.; Reis, L.P.; Peters, J.; Neumann, G.. "Model-based relative entropy Stochastic search". Paper presented in Advances in Neural Information Processing Systems 28 (NIPS 2015), 2015.
  41. Abdolmaleki, A.; Lau, N.; Reis, L.P.; Neumann, G.. "Regularized covariance estimation for weighted maximum likelihood policy search methods". 2015.
    10.1109/HUMANOIDS.2015.7363529
  42. Dias, R.; Silva, J.; Azevedo, J.L.; Cunha, B.; Neves, A.J.R.; Lau, N.. "Improving the kicking accuracy in a soccer robot". 2015.
    10.1145/2695664.2695862
  43. Fabro, J.A.; Reis, L.P.; Lau, N.. "Using reinforcement learning techniques to select the best action in setplays with multiple possibilities in robocup soccer simulation teams". 2015.
    10.1109/SBR.LARS.Robocontrol.2014.47
  44. Shafii, N.; Lau, N.; Reis, L.P.. "Generalized learning to create an energy efficient ZMP-based walking". 2015.
    10.1007/978-3-319-18615-3-48
  45. Contente, O.; Lau, N.; Morgado, F.; Morais, R.. "Vineyard skeletonization for autonomous robot navigation". 2015.
    10.1109/ICARSC.2015.16
  46. Akiyama, H.; Dorer, K.; Lau, N.. "On the progress of soccer simulation leagues". 2015.
    10.1007/978-3-319-18615-3-49
  47. Abdolmaleki, A.; Lau, N.; Reis, L.P.; Peters, J.; Neumann, G.. "Contextual policy search for generalizing a parameterized biped walking controller". 2015.
    10.1109/ICARSC.2015.43
  48. Lau, N.; Moreira, A.P.; Ventura, R.; Faria, B.M.. "Welcome message". 2014.
    10.1109/ICARSC.2014.6849749
  49. Shafii, N.; Lau, N.; Reis, L.P.. "Learning a fast walk based on ZMP control and hip height movement". 2014.
    10.1109/ICARSC.2014.6849783
  50. Faría, B.M.; Reis, L.P.; Lau, N.. "User modeling and command language adapted for driving an intelligent wheelchair". 2014.
    10.1109/ICARSC.2014.6849779
  51. Cunha, J.; Serra, R.; Lau, N.; Lopes, L.S.; Neves, A.J.R.. "Learning robotic soccer controllers with the Q-Batch update-rule". 2014.
    10.1109/ICARSC.2014.6849775
  52. Faria, B.M.; Reis, L.P.; Lau, N.. "Manual, automatic and shared methods for controlling an intelligent wheelchair: Adaptation to cerebral palsy users". 2013.
    10.1109/Robotica.2013.6623523
  53. Faria, B.M.; Reis, L.P.; Teixeira, S.C.; Faias, J.; Lau, N.. "Intelligent wheelchair simulator for users' training: Cerebral palsy children's case study". 2013.
  54. Ferreira, R.; Shafii, N.; Lau, N.; Reis, L.P.; Abdolmaleki, A.. "Diagonal walk reference generator based on Fourier approximation of ZMP trajectory". 2013.
    10.1109/Robotica.2013.6623534
  55. Corrente, G.; Cunha, J.; Sequeira, R.; Lau, N.. "Cooperative robotics: Passes in robotic soccer". 2013.
    10.1109/Robotica.2013.6623532
  56. Trifan, A.; Neves, A.J.R.; Lau, N.; Cunha, B.. "A modular real-time vision module for humanoid robots". 2012.
    10.1117/12.911206
  57. Faria, B.M.; Vasconcelos, S.; Reis, L.P.; Lau, N.. "A methodology for creating intelligent wheelchair users' profiles". 2012.
  58. Faria, B.M.; Reis, L.P.; Lau, N.. "Cerebral Palsy EEG signals classification: Facial expressions and thoughts for driving an intelligent wheelchair". 2012.
    10.1109/ICDMW.2012.89
  59. Almeida, F.; Abreu, P.H.; Lau, N.; Reis, L.P.. "Automatic extraction of goal-scoring behaviors from soccer matches". 2012.
    10.1109/IROS.2012.6386091
  60. Cunha, J.; Pedrosa, E.; Cruz, C.; Neves, A.J.R.; Lau, N.; Pereira, A.; Martins, C.; et al. "From an autonomous soccer robot to a robotic platform for elderly care". 2012.
  61. Cunha, J.; Neves, A.J.R.; Azevedo, J.L.; Cunha, B.; Lau, N.; Pereira, A.; Teixeira, A.. "A mobile robotic platform for elderly care". 2011.
  62. Reis, L.P.; Lopes, R.; Mota, L.; Lau, N.. "Playmaker: Graphical definition of formations and setplays". 2010.
  63. Faria, B.M.; Reis, L.P.; Lau, N.; Castillo, G.. "Machine Learning algorithms applied to the classification of robotic soccer formations and opponent teams". 2010.
    10.1109/ICCIS.2010.5518540
  64. Mota, L.; Lau, N.; Reis, L.P.. "Co-ordination in RoboCup's 2D simulation league: Setplays as flexible, multi-robot plans". 2010.
    10.1109/RAMECH.2010.5513166
  65. Almeida, F.; Lau, N.; Reis, L.P.. "A survey on coordination methodologies for simulated robotic soccer teams". 2010.
  66. Lau, N.; Lopes, L.S.; Corrente, G.; Filipe, N.. "Multi-robot team coordination through roles, positionings and coordinated procedures". 2009.
    10.1109/IROS.2009.5354286
  67. Faria, B.M.; Lau, N.; Reis, L.P.. "Classification of facial expressions using data mining and machine learning algorithms". 2009.
  68. Certo, J.; Cordeiro, N.; Reis, L.P.; Lau, N.. "FC Portugal: Search and rescue in urban catastrophes". 2007.
  69. Barteneva, D.; Lau, N.; Reis, L.P.. "A computational study on emotions and temperament in multi-agent systems". 2007.
  70. Barteneva, D.; Reis, L.P.; Lau, N.. "Bilayer agent-based model of social behavior: How temperament influence on team performance". 2007.
  71. Certo, J.; Lau, N.; Reis, L.P.. "A Generic Multi-Robot Coordination Strategic Layer". 2007.
    10.4108/ICST.ROBOCOMM2007.2207
  72. Reis, L.P.; Lau, N.; Reinaldo, F.; Cordeiro, N.; Certo, J.. "FC Portugal: Development and evaluation of a new RoboCup rescue team". 2006.
  73. Figueiredo, J.; Lau, N.; Pereira, A.. "Multi-agent debugging and monitoring framework". 2006.
  74. Barteneva, D.; Lau, N.; Reis, L.P.. "Implementation of emotional behaviours in multi-agent system using fuzzy logic and temperamental decision mechanism". 2006.
  75. Almeida, Luis; Azevedo, José Luís; Cunha, Bernardo; Fonseca, Pedro; Lau, Nuno; Pereira, Artur. "Micro-Rato Robotics Contest: Technical Problems and Solutions". Paper presented in Controlo´2006, Lisboa, 2006.
  76. Sklyarov, V.; Fonseca, J.; Monteiro, R.; Oliveira, A.; Melo, A.; Lau, N.; Skliarova, I.; Neves, P.; Ferrari, A.. "Development system for FPGA-based digital circuits". 1999.
  77. Sklyarov, V.; Lau, N.; Oliveira, A.; Melo, A.; Kondratjuk, K.; Ferrari, A.; Monteiro, R.; Skliarova, I.; Meio, A.. "Synthesis tools and design environment for dynamically reconfigurable FPGAs". 1998.
    10.1109/SBCCI.1998.715408
  78. Sklyarov, V.; Lau, N.; Monteiro, R.S.; Melo, A.; Oliveira, A.; Kondratjuk, K.. "Design of virtual digital controllers based on dynamically reconfigurable FPGAs". 1998.
    10.1109/EURMIC.1998.711799
  79. Santos, Beatriz Sousa; Nunes, Jose; Coimbra, Carlos; Ferreira, Carlos; Tome, Ana Maria; Lau, Nuno. "Quantifying the objective quality of voxel based data visualizations produced by a ray caster: A proposal". 1997.
  80. Jossinet, J.; Marques, J.P.; Lau, J.Nuno; Reis, L.Paulo. "Pattern recognition in raw of electrical impedance tomography using neural networks". 1993.
Edited book
  1. Lau, Nuno, ed. RoboCup 2022: Robot World Cup XXV. Springer International Publishing. 2023.
    Published • 10.1007/978-3-031-28469-4 • Editor
  2. Lau, Nuno, ed. 2021 IEEE International Conference on Autonomous Robot Systems and Competitions (ICARSC). 2021.
    Published • 10.1109/ICARSC52212.2021 • Editor
  3. Lau, Nuno, ed. Progress in Artificial Intelligence. Springer International Publishing. 2021.
    Published • 10.1007/978-3-030-86230-5 • Editor
  4. Lau, Nuno, ed. 2020 IEEE International Conference on Autonomous Robot Systems and Competitions (ICARSC). IEEE. 2020.
    10.1109/ICARSC49921.2020 • Editor
  5. Lau, Nuno, ed. ROBOT 2017: Third Iberian Robotics Conference. Springer International Publishing. 2018.
    Published • 10.1007/978-3-319-70833-1 • Editor
  6. Lau, Nuno; Moreira, António; Ventura, Rodrigo; Faria, Brigida Monica, ed. 2014 IEEE International Conference on Autonomous Robot Systems and Competitions (ICARSC). IEEE. 2014.
    Published • Editor
  7. Lau, Nuno, ed. Progress in Artificial Intelligence. Springer Berlin Heidelberg. 2009.
    Published • 10.1007/978-3-642-04686-5 • Editor
Journal article
  1. João Bernardo Alves; Nuno Lau; Filipe Silva. "Curriculum-guided skill learning for long-horizon robot manipulation tasks". Robotics and Autonomous Systems (2025): https://doi.org/10.1016/j.robot.2025.105032.
    10.1016/j.robot.2025.105032
  2. Miguel Abreu; Luís Paulo Reis; Nuno Lau. "Addressing imperfect symmetry: A novel symmetry-learning actor-critic extension". Neurocomputing (2025): https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neucom.2024.128771.
    10.1016/j.neucom.2024.128771
  3. Puente-Castro, A.; Rivero, D.; Pedrosa, E.; Pereira, A.; Lau, N.; Fernandez-Blanco, E.. "Q-Learning based system for Path Planning with Unmanned Aerial Vehicles swarms in obstacle environments[Formula presented]". Expert Systems with Applications 235 (2024): http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85168808990&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.eswa.2023.121240
  4. Kasaei, M.; Abreu, M.; Lau, N.; Pereira, A.; Reis, L.P.; Li, Z.. "Learning hybrid locomotion skills—Learn to exploit residual actions and modulate model-based gait control". Frontiers in Robotics and AI 10 (2023): http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85153509929&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.3389/frobt.2023.1004490
  5. Reis, S.; Novais, R.; Reis, L.P.; Lau, N.. "An Adversarial Approach for Automated Pokémon Team Building and Meta-Game Balance". IEEE Transactions on Games (2023): http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85159790513&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1109/TG.2023.3273157
  6. Maio, R.; Marques, B.; Alves, J.; Santos, B.S.; Dias, P.; Lau, N.. "An Augmented Reality Serious Game for Learning Intelligent Wheelchair Control: Comparing Configuration and Tracking Methods". Sensors 22 20 (2022): http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85140827744&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.3390/s22207788
  7. Nuno Lau; Manuel F. Silva; Luís Paulo Reis; José Manuel Cascalho. "Editorial of the topical collection “state of the art on autonomous robot systems and competitions”". SN Applied Sciences (2021): https://doi.org/10.1007/s42452-021-04819-7.
    10.1007/s42452-021-04819-7
  8. Miguel Abreu; Tiago Silva; Henrique Teixeira; Luís Paulo Reis; Nuno Lau. "6D Localization and Kicking for Humanoid Robotic Soccer". Journal of Intelligent & Robotic Systems 102 2 (2021): https://doi.org/10.1007/s10846-021-01385-3.
    10.1007/s10846-021-01385-3
  9. Kasaei, M.; Ahmadi, A.; Lau, N.; Pereira, A.. "A modular framework to generate robust biped locomotion: from planning to control". SN Applied Sciences 3 9 (2021): http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85112248611&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1007/s42452-021-04752-9
  10. Pedrosa, E.; Oliveira, M.; Lau, N.; Santos, V.. "A general approach to hand-eye calibration through the optimization of atomic transformations". IEEE Transactions on Robotics 37 5 (2021): 1619-1633. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85103787190&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1109/TRO.2021.3062306
  11. Simão Reis; Luís Paulo Reis; Nuno Lau. "Game Adaptation by Using Reinforcement Learning Over Meta Games". Group Decision and Negotiation (2020): https://doi.org/10.1007/s10726-020-09652-8.
    10.1007/s10726-020-09652-8
  12. Simões, D.; Lau, N.; Paulo Reis, L.. "Multi-agent actor centralized-critic with communication". Neurocomputing (2020): http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85078851559&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.neucom.2020.01.079
  13. Simões, D.; Lau, N.; Reis, L.P.. "Multi Agent Deep Learning with Cooperative Communication". Journal of Artificial Intelligence and Soft Computing Research 10 3 (2020): 189-207. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85086234837&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.2478/jaiscr-2020-0013
  14. Duarte, F.F.; Lau, N.; Pereira, A.; Reis, L.P.. "A survey of planning and learning in games". Applied Sciences (Switzerland) 10 13 (2020): http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85087795422&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.3390/app10134529
  15. Simões, D.; Lau, N.; Reis, L.P.. "Exploring communication protocols and centralized critics in multi-agent deep learning". Integrated Computer-Aided Engineering 27 4 (2020): 333-351. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85092653201&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.3233/ICA-200631
  16. Gi Hyun Lim; Eurico Pedrosa; Filipe Amaral; Artur Pereira; Nuno Lau; José Luís Azevedo; Bernardo Cunha; Simone Badini. "Skill-based anytime agent architecture for European Robotics Challenges in realistic environments: EuRoC Challenge 2, Stage II — realistic labs". Robotics and Autonomous Systems 120 (2019): 103227-103227. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.robot.2019.06.006.
    10.1016/j.robot.2019.06.006
  17. Pedrosa, E.; Pereira, A.; Lau, N.. "A Non-Linear Least Squares Approach to SLAM using a Dynamic Likelihood Field". Journal of Intelligent and Robotic Systems: Theory and Applications 93 3-4 (2019): 519-532. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85039043621&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1007/s10846-017-0763-7
  18. Lim, G.H.; Lau, N.; Pedrosa, E.; Amaral, F.; Pereira, A.; Luís Azevedo, J.; Cunha, B.. "Precise and efficient pose estimation of stacked objects for mobile manipulation in industrial robotics challenges". Advanced Robotics 33 13 (2019): 636-646. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85066896804&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1080/01691864.2019.1617780
  19. Abdolmaleki, A.; Simões, D.; Lau, N.; Reis, L.P.; Neumann, G.. "Contextual Direct Policy Search: With Regularized Covariance Matrix Estimation". Journal of Intelligent and Robotic Systems: Theory and Applications (2019): http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85059747674&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1007/s10846-018-0968-4
  20. Abdolmaleki, A.; Lau, N.; Reis, L.P.; Peters, J.; Neumann, G.. "Contextual Policy Search for Linear and Nonlinear Generalization of a Humanoid Walking Controller". Journal of Intelligent and Robotic Systems: Theory and Applications (2016): 1-16. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84958255106&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1007/s10846-016-0347-y
  21. Cunha, J.; Serra, R.; Lau, N.; Lopes, L.S.; Neves, A.J.R.. "Batch Reinforcement Learning for Robotic Soccer Using the Q-Batch Update-Rule". Journal of Intelligent and Robotic Systems: Theory and Applications 80 3-4 (2015): 385-399. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84945484531&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1007/s10846-014-0171-1
  22. Shafii, N.; Lau, N.; Reis, L.P.. "Learning to Walk Fast: Optimized Hip Height Movement for Simulated and Real Humanoid Robots". Journal of Intelligent and Robotic Systems: Theory and Applications 80 3-4 (2015): 555-571. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84945454328&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1007/s10846-015-0191-5
  23. Cunha, J.; Ferreira, R.; Lau, N.. "Computer vision and robotic manipulation for automated feeding of cork drillers". Materials and Design 82 (2015): 290-296. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84941315492&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.matdes.2015.05.037
  24. Lau, N.; Moreira, A.P.; Ventura, R.; Faria, B.M.. "Special Issue Robótica 2014". Journal of Intelligent and Robotic Systems: Theory and Applications 80 3-4 (2015): 363-364. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84946481619&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1007/s10846-015-0258-3
  25. Faria, B.M.; Reis, L.P.; Lau, N.. "A Methodology for Creating an Adapted Command Language for Driving an Intelligent Wheelchair". Journal of Intelligent and Robotic Systems: Theory and Applications 80 3-4 (2015): 609-623. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84945489233&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1007/s10846-015-0194-2
  26. Snafii, N.; Abdolmaleki, A.; Lau, N.; Reis, L.P.. "Development of an Omnidirectional Walk Engine for Soccer Humanoid Robots". International Journal of Advanced Robotic Systems 12 12 (2015): http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85002202482&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.5772/61314
  27. Aguiar, R.L.; Gomes, D.; Barraca, J.P.; Lau, N.. "CloudThinking as an intelligent infrastructure for mobile robotics". Wireless Personal Communications 76 2 (2014): 231-244. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84899947099&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1007/s11277-014-1687-1
  28. Faria, B.M.; Reis, L.P.; Lau, N.. "Adapted Control Methods for Cerebral Palsy Users of an Intelligent Wheelchair". Journal of Intelligent and Robotic Systems: Theory and Applications 77 2 (2014): 299-312. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84921068425&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1007/s10846-013-0010-9
  29. Cravo, J.; Almeida, F.; Abreu, P.H.; Reis, L.P.; Lau, N.; Mota, L.. "Strategy planner: Graphical definition of soccer set-plays". Data and Knowledge Engineering 94 PA (2014): 110-131. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84914155590&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.datak.2014.10.001
  30. Mónica Faria, B.; Vasconcelos, S.; Paulo Reis, L.; Lau, N.. "Evaluation of distinct input methods of an intelligent wheelchair in simulated and real environments: A performance and usability study". Assistive Technology 25 2 (2013): 88-98. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84877932442&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1080/10400435.2012.723297
  31. Almeida, F.; Abreu, P.H.; Lau, N.; Reis, L.P.. "An automatic approach to extract goal plans from soccer simulated matches". Soft Computing 17 5 (2013): 835-848. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84876308527&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1007/s00500-012-0952-z
  32. Silva, Luis; Alves, Rui; Santos, Beatriz Sousa; Lau, Nuno; Pinto, Joaquim Sousa; Sansonetty, Filipe. "Simulator of a Flow Cytometer: A Prototype". (2012): http://revistas.ua.pt/index.php/revdeti/article/view/1471.
  33. Silva, J.; Lau, N.; Neves, A.J.R.; Rodrigues, J.; Azevedo, J.L.. "World modeling on an MSL robotic soccer team". Mechatronics 21 2 (2011): 411-422. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-79952617090&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.mechatronics.2010.05.011
  34. Lau, N.; Lopes, L.S.; Corrente, G.; Filipe, N.; Sequeira, R.. "Robot team coordination using dynamic role and positioning assignment and role based setplays". Mechatronics 21 2 (2011): 445-454. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-79952629487&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.mechatronics.2010.05.010
  35. Mota, L.; Reis, L.P.; Lau, N.. "Multi-robot coordination using Setplays in the middle-size and simulation leagues". Mechatronics 21 2 (2011): 434-444. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-79952629233&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.mechatronics.2010.05.005
  36. Stone, P.; Asada, M.; Balch, T.; D'Andrea, R.; Fujita, M.; Hengst, B.; Kraetzschmar, G.; et al. "RoboCup-2000: The Fourth Robotic Soccer World Championships". AI Magazine 22 1 (2001): 11-38. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0035280047&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
  37. Lopes, L.S.; Lau, N.; Reis, L.P.. "Intelligent control and decision-making demonstrated on a simple compass-guided robot". Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man and Cybernetics 4 (2000): 2419-2424. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0034498071&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1109/ICSMC.2000.884354
  38. Lau, Jose Nuno; Borges, Antonio Rui; Nuno Lau, J.; Borges, A.R.. "Feature detection using electromagnetic tomography and neural networks". IEE Colloquium (Digest) 143 (1996): http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0030382659&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
Preface / Postscript
  1. Marreiros, G.; Melo, F.S.; Lau, N.; Cardoso, H.L.; Reis, L.P.. "Preface". Preface to Progress inArtificial Intelligence20th EPIA Conference on Artificial Intelligence, EPIA 2021Virtual Event, September 7–9, 2021. 2021.

Other

Other output
  1. Q-Learning Based System for Path Planning with Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Swarms in Obstacle Environments. 2023. Puente-Castro, A.; Rivero, D.; Pedrosa, E.; Pereira, A.; Lau, N.; Fernandez-Blancor, E.. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85159474596&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.2139/ssrn.4450683
  2. Q-LEARNING BASED SYSTEM FOR PATH PLANNING WITH UAV SWARMS IN OBSTACLE ENVIRONMENTS. 2023. Puente-Castro, A.; Rivero, D.; Pedrosa, E.; Pereira, A.; Lau, N.; Fernandez-Blanco, E.. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85156140015&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.48550/arXiv.2303.17655
  3. FC Portugal 3D Simulation Team: Team Description Paper 2020. 2023. Lau, N.; Reis, L.P.; Simões, D.; Kasaei, M.; Abreu, M.; Silva, T.; Resende, F.. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85151813350&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.48550/arXiv.2303.15931
  4. A CPG-based agile and versatile locomotion framework with proximal symmetry loss function. 2021. Kasaei, M.; Abreu, M.; Lau, N.; Pereira, A.; Reis, L.P.. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85119303293&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
  5. Robust biped locomotion using deep reinforcement learning on top of an analytical control approach. Robotics and Autonomous Systems. 2021. Kasaei, M.; Abreu, M.; Lau, N.; Pereira, A.; Reis, L.P.; Mohammadreza Kasaei; Miguel Abreu; et al. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85106146085&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.robot.2021.103900
  6. Learning Hybrid Locomotion Skills - Learn to Exploit Residual Dynamics and Modulate Model-based Gait Control. 2020. Kasaei, M.; Abreu, M.; Lau, N.; Pereira, A.; Reis, L.P.; Li, Z.. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85128245810&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
  7. A model-based balance stabilization system for biped robot. 2019. Kasaei, M.; Lau, N.; Pereira, A.. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85094305845&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
  8. Comparison study of well-known inverted pendulum models for balance recovery in humanoid robot. 2019. Kasaei, M.; Lau, N.; Pereira, A.. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85094233513&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
  9. A hierarchical framework to generate robust biped locomotion based on divergent component of motion. 2019. Kasaei, M.; Lau, N.; Pereira, A.. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85094017088&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
  10. A robust closed-loop biped locomotion planner based on time varying model predictive control. 2019. Kasaei, M.; Lau, N.; Pereira, A.. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85094308302&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
  11. FC Portugal Rescue: High Level Coordination in the RoboCup Rescue Simulation. This paper presents an overview of the RoboCup Rescue Simulation League and the rescue team FC Portugal.RoboCup Rescue Simulation is an international joint projectthat promotes research on distributed artificial intelligenceand intelligent robotics. It offers a comprehensive urbandisaster simulator, forums for technical discussions andcompetitive evaluation for researchers and practitioners. Thisp. 2013. Lau, Nuno; Reis, Luis Paulo; Certo, João. http://revistas.ua.pt/index.php/revdeti/article/view/2133.
Activities

Supervision

Thesis Title
Role		 Degree Subject (Type)
Institution / Organization
2018/09/01 - Current Deep Reinforcement Learning for Developing Individual and Cooperative Robotic Skills
Co-supervisor
 Programa Doutoral em Engenharia Informática - PRODEI (PhD)
Universidade do Porto, Portugal
2017/10/01 - 2024/01/08 Artificial Intelligence Methods for Automated Difficulty and Power Balance in Games
Co-supervisor
 Programa Doutoral em Informática - MAP-i (PhD)
Universidade do Porto, Portugal
2015/10/01 - 2022/02/03 Push Recovery in Humanoid Robots by Learning from Past Experiments
Supervisor
 Programa Doutoral em Informática - MAP-i (PhD)
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2014/10 - 2021/07/12 Actualização do estado do Mundo para equipas de robôs cooperativos
Supervisor
 Engenharia Informática (PhD)
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2015/10/01 - 2020/05/07 Learning Coordination in Multi-Agent Systems
Supervisor
 Programa Doutoral em Informática - MAP-i (PhD)
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2011/09 - 2018/12/12 Information theoretic stochastic search
Co-supervisor
 Informática (PhD)
Universidade do Minho, Portugal
2017 - 2018/06/29 Seguimento de Trajetórias e Desvio de Obstáculos com Visão e Laser para ROV
Supervisor
 Engenharia de Computadores e Telemática (Master)
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2013 - 2018/03/23 Localização e mapeamento eficiente para robótica: algoritmos e ferramentas
Supervisor
 Informática (PhD)
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2016 - 2017/12/20 Robô Joga Jogos de Tabuleiro com Humano
Supervisor
 Engenharia Eletrónica e Telecomunicações (Master)
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2016 - 2017/12/20 Navegação de Robôs Móveis e Inteligentes
Supervisor
 Engenharia Eletrónica e Telecomunicações (Master)
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2011 - 2015/05/15 Técnicas para aprendizagem por reforço em lote na robótica
Supervisor
 Engenharia Informática (PhD)
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2012 - 2015/05 Navegação autónoma em terreno vinhateiro
Co-supervisor
 Engenharia Electrotécnica e de Computadores (PhD)
Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro Escola de Ciências e Tecnologia, Portugal
2010 - 2015/04/21 Development of an Optimized Omnidirectional Walk Engine for Humanoid Robots
Co-supervisor
 Engenharia Informática (PhD)
Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Engenharia, Portugal
2014 - 2015 Aprendizagem Automática de Comportamentos para Futebol Robótico Engenharia de Computadores e Telemática (Master)
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2013 - 2014 Controlo de Bola Utilizando o corpo do Robô CAMBADA
Supervisor
 Engenharia Eletrónica e Telecomunicações (Master)
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2013 - 2014 Modelização do Integrador do Agente Cambada
Co-supervisor
 Engenharia de Computadores e Telemática (Master)
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2013 - 2014 Posicionamento Estratégico nas Jogadas de Bola Parada para a CAMBADA
Supervisor
 Engenharia de Computadores e Telemática (Master)
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2013 - 2014 Comportamentos para Robôs Humanóides Simulados
Supervisor
 Engenharia de Computadores e Telemática (Master)
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2009 - 2013/12 Percepção e arquitectura de software para robótica móvel
Supervisor
 Informática (PhD)
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2010 - 2013/06 Patient classification for intelligent wheelchair adaptation
Supervisor
 Engenharia Informática (PhD)
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2012 - 2013 Desenvolvimento de um Guarda-Redes para a Liga de Robôs Médios
Supervisor
 Engenharia de Computadores e Telemática (Master)
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2012 - 2013 Aprendizagem Automática de Comportamentos para Futebol Robótico
Supervisor
 Engenharia de Computadores e Telemática (Master)
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2009 - 2012/05/04 Multi-robot Coordination using flexible Setplays: Applications in the RoboCup´s Simulation and Middle-size leagues
Co-supervisor
 Engenharia Informática (PhD)
Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Engenharia, Portugal
2011 - 2012 Treinador Automático para a Equipa CAMBADA
Supervisor
 Engenharia de Computadores e Telemática (Master)
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal

Event organisation

Event name
Type of event (Role)		 Institution / Organization
2025/04/04 - 2025/04/06 Chair of 3D Simulation competition at Festival Nacional de Robótica 2025 - Funchal (2025/04/04 - 2025/04/06)
Festival (Other)
2022/07/17 - 2023/07/17 25th RoboCup International Symposium (2022/07/17)
Congress (Member of the Organising Committee)
 RoboCup Federation, United States
2021/09/07 - 2021/09/09 20th EPIA Conference on Artificial Intelligence - EPIA 2021 (2021/09/07 - 2021/09/09)
Conference (Member of the Organising Committee)
2021/04/28 - 2021/04/29 21th IEEE International Conference on Autonomous Robot Systems and Competitions (IEEE ICARSC2021) (2021/04/28 - 2021/04/29)
Conference (Member of the Organising Committee)
2020/04/15 - 2020/04/17 20th IEEE International Conference on Autonomous Robot Systems and Competitions (IEEE ICARSC2020) (2020/04 - 2020/04)
Conference (President of the Organising Committee)
2019/09/03 - 2019/09/06 IROBOT’2019 – 9th International Workshop on Intelligent Robotics, EPIA’2019 – EPIA Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Vila Real, Portugal, 5 a 8 de Setembro, 2019 (2019/09/03 - 2019/09/06)
Conference (Co-organisor)
2018/06/18 - 2018/06/24 Liga de Simulação do RoboCup 2018 – RoboCup 2018, Montreal, Canada (2018/06/18 - 2018/06/24)
Call (President of the Organising Committee)
 RoboCup Federation, United States
2017/11/22 - 2017/11/24 ROBOT 2017: Third Iberian Robotics Conference (2017/11/22 - 2017/11/24)
Conference (Co-organisor)
 Sociedade Portuguesa de Robótica, Portugal
2017/09/11 - 2017/09/13 CLAWAR 2017 - 20th International Conference on Climbing and Walking Robots and Support Technologies for Mobile Machines, Porto, Portugal, 11-13 Setembro 2017 (2017/09/11 - 2017/09/13)
Conference (Member of the Organising Committee)
2017/04/26 - 2017/04/30 Festival Nacional de Robótica 2017 – Portuguese Robotics Open, Comité Organizador, Responsável pelas competições 2D e 3D da Liga de Simulação (2017/04/26 - 2017/04/30)
Call (President of the Organising Committee)
 Sociedade Portuguesa de Robótica, Portugal
2009/12/01 - 2009/12/04 Concurso CyberRescue@RTSS2009, que teve lugar no âmbito da conferência RTSS 2009, The 30th IEEE Real-Time Systems Symposium, December 1 - 4, 2009, Washington, D.C., EUA (2009/12/01 - 2009/12/04)
Call (President of the Organising Committee)

Jury of academic degree

Topic
Role		 Candidate name (Type of degree)
Institution / Organization
2024/11/27 Multi-Robot Informative Path Planning
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Francisco da Silva Parreira de Castro Fonseca (Master)
Universidade de Lisboa Instituto Superior Técnico, Portugal
2024/05/22 Multimodal Perception for Robotics in Forestry Operations
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Eletrotécnica e de Computadores, requeridas por Daniel Queirós da Silva. (PhD)
Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
2023 Advanced 2.5D Path Planning for agricultural robots
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Luis Carlos Feliz Santos (PhD)
Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
2022 Online range-based SLAM and active vision for robotic systems
(Thesis) Arguer
 Rômulo Teixeira Rodrigues (PhD)
Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Ciências, Portugal
2021 Tuning trajectory following controllers for autonomous cars using Reinforcement Learning
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Ana Carrasco (Master)
Universidade de Lisboa Instituto Superior Técnico, Portugal
2021 Towards Edge Intelligence in Smart Spaces
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Bruno Gomes (Master)
Universidade Fernando Pessoa, Portugal
2019/07/12 Obstacle Avoidance Framework Based on Reach Sets
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Alojz Gomola (PhD)
Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Ciências, Portugal
2019/05/11 Gathering and conceptualizing plan-based robot activity experiences for long-term competence enhancement
Thesis Member
 Vahid Mokhtari (PhD)
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2017/10 VIUNiv: visualização inteligente dos dados de acesso à Universidade em Portugal
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Samuel Gonçalves Costa (Master)
Universidade do Minho, Portugal
2017/07/18 Serious Games for Health Rehabilitation
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Paula Alexandra Carvalho de Sousa Rego (PhD)
Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Engenharia, Portugal
2017/07/10 Fusão sensorial e cooperação em equipas de robôs móveis
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Pedro Miguel da Silva Rocha Relvas (Master)
Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Engenharia, Portugal
2017/07/10 Planeamento de trajetórias em ambientes agrícolas
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Luís Carlos Feliz Santos (Master)
Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Engenharia, Portugal
2017/07/10 Planeamento de trajetórias e controlo de um robô omnidirecional
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Ana Rita Marques Rodrigues (Master)
Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Engenharia, Portugal
2017/01/06 Descoberta de recursos para sistemas de escala arbitrárias
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Javad Zarrin (PhD)
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2011/03/23 Artificial Intelligence Methodologies Applied in the Analysis and Optimization of Soccer Teams Performance
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Pedro Manuel Henriques da Cunha Abreu (PhD)
Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Engenharia, Portugal
2010/11/26 Plataforma de Desenvolvimento de Cadeiras de Rodas Inteligente
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Rodrigo António Marques Braga (PhD)
Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Engenharia, Portugal
2009/07/27 Construção de um Modelo Realista e Controlo de um Robô Humanóide
(Thesis) Arguer
 José Luís Sousa de Magalhães Lima (PhD)
Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Engenharia, Portugal
Distinctions

Award

2024 Winner of 3D Simulation League Main Competition at RoboCup 2024, Eindhoven, Netherlands
2023 Winner of 3D Simulation League Main Competition at RoboCup 2023, Bordeaux, France
2022 Winner of 3D Simulation League Main Competition at RoboCup 2022, Bangkok, Thailand
RoboCup Federation, United States
2022 Winner of 3D Simulation League Free/Scientific Challenge at RoboCup 2022, Bangkok, Thailand
RoboCup Federation, United States
2022 Winner of 3D Simulation League Technical Challegne at RoboCup 2022, Bangkok, Thailand
RoboCup Federation, United States
2019 Winner of 3D Simulation League Free/Scientific Challenge at RoboCup 2019, Syndney Australia
2018 3rd place at RoboCup 2018, Montreal, Canada, 3D Simulation Size League (as team leader of FC Portugal 3D Team)
RoboCup Federation, United States
2017 3rd place at RoboCup 2017, Nagoya, Japan, Middle Size League (as member of CAMBADA Team)
RoboCup Federation, United States
2016 1st place at Portuguese Robotics Open 2016, Bragança, Portugal, Middle Size League (as member of CAMBADA Team)
Sociedade Portuguesa de Robótica, Portugal
2016 1st place at Portuguese Robotics Open 2016, Bragança, Portugal, 3D Simulation Size League (as team leader of FC Portugal 3D Team)
Sociedade Portuguesa de Robótica, Portugal
2016 3rd place at RoboCup 2016, Leipzig, Germany, Middle Size League (as member of CAMBADA Team)
RoboCup Federation, United States
2016 Winner of Scientific Challenge at RoboCup 2016, Leipzig, Germany, Middle Size League (as member of CAMBADA Team)
RoboCup Federation, United States
2016 3rd place at RoboCup 2016, Leipzig, Germany, 3D Simulation Size League (as team leader of FC Portugal 3D Team)
RoboCup Federation, United States
2015 2nd Place of Portuguese Robotics Open 2015, MSL League (as member of CAMBADA team)
Sociedade Portuguesa de Robótica, Portugal
2015 Winner of RoboCup German Open 2015, Magdeburg, Germany, 3D Simulation League (as leader of FC Portugal 3D team)
RoboCup Federation, United States
2015 Best Paper Award of IEEE ICARSC - International Conference on Autonomous Robot Systems and Competitions, Vila Real, 2015
Sociedade Portuguesa de Robótica, Portugal
2015 3rd place at RoboCup 2015, Hefei, China, 3D Simulation Size League (as team leader of FC Portugal 3D Team)
RoboCup Federation, United States
2014 Winner of RoboCup German Open 2014, 3D Simulation League (as leader of FC Portugal 3D team)
RoboCup Federation, United States
2014 3rd place at RoboCup 2014, João Pessoa, Brazil, Middle Size League (as member of CAMBADA Team)
RoboCup Federation, United States
2014 Winner of 3D Simulation League Free/Scientific Challenge at RoboCup 2014, 3D Simulation League (as team leader of FC Portugal 3D Team)
RoboCup Federation, United States
2014 Winner of Portuguese Robotics Open 2014, 3D Simulation League (as leader of FC Portugal 3D team)
Sociedade Portuguesa de Robótica, Portugal
2013 Winner of RoboCup German Open 2013, 3D Simulation League (as leader of FC Portugal 3D team)
RoboCup Federation, United States
2013 2nd place at Portuguese Roboticcs Open (Festival Nacional de Robótica) 2013, Middle Size League (as member of CAMBADA Team)
Sociedade Portuguesa de Robótica, Portugal
2013 3rd place at RoboCup 2013, Eindhoven, Netherlands, Middle Size League (as member of CAMBADA Team)
RoboCup Federation, United States
2013 3rd place at RoboCup 2013, Eindhoven, Netherlands, 3D Simulation Size League (as team leader of FC Portugal 3D Team)
RoboCup Federation, United States
2013 Winner of 2D Simulation League Free Challenge at RoboCup 2013, 2D Simulation League (as team leader of FC Portugal 2D Team)
RoboCup Federation, United States
2013 Winner of 3D Simulation League Free Challenge at RoboCup 2013, 2D Simulation League (as team leader of FC Portugal 3D Team)
RoboCup Federation, United States
2013 Best Paper Award of 13th International Conference on Autonomous Robot Systems and Competitions, Lisbon, 2013
Sociedade Portuguesa de Robótica, Portugal
2012 Winner of RoboCup Dutch Open 2012, 3D Simulation League (as leader of FC Portugal 3D team)
RoboCup Federation, United States
2012 3rd place at RoboCup Dutch Open 2012, Middle Size League (as member of CAMBADA Team)
RoboCup Federation, United States
2012 Winner of RoboCup 2012 Technical Challenge, Middle Size League (as member of CAMBADA team)
RoboCup Federation, United States
2012 1st place in Portuguese Robotics Open, Middle Size League, CAMBADA team
Sociedade Portuguesa de Robótica, Portugal
2012 3rd place at RoboCup Dutch Open 2012, 2D Simulation League (as leader of FC Portugal Team)
RoboCup Federation, United States
2011 2nd Place at RoboCup German Open 2011, Simulation League 3D (as leader of FC Portugal 3D team)
RoboCup Federation, United States
2011 Best Paper Award at the 11th International Conference on Mobile Robots and Competitions - Encontro Científico do Robótica 2011
Sociedade Portuguesa de Robótica, Portugal
2010 1st place in Portuguese Robotics Open, Middle Size League, CAMBADA team, Aveiro
Sociedade Portuguesa de Robótica, Portugal
2010 3rd Place at RoboCup German Open 2010, 2D Simulation League (as member of FC Portugal 2D team)
RoboCup Federation, United States
2010 3rd Place at RoboCup German Open 2010, 3D Simulation League (as member of FC Portugal 3D team)
RoboCup Federation, United States
2010 2nd Place at RoboCup German Open 2010, Middle Size League (as member of CAMBADA team)
RoboCup Federation, United States
2010 3rd place in RoboCup 2010, Middle Size League, Singapore (as member of CAMBADA team)
RoboCup Federation, United States
2009 1st place in Portuguese Robotics Open, Middle Size League, CAMBADA team, Aveiro
Sociedade Portuguesa de Robótica, Portugal
2009 3rd place in RoboCup 2009, Middle Size League, Graz, Austria (as member of CAMBADA team)
RoboCup Federation, United States
2008 1st place in Portuguese Robotics Open, Middle Size League, CAMBADA team, Aveiro
Sociedade Portuguesa de Robótica, Portugal
2008 Winner of RoboCup 2008, Middle Size League, Suzhou, China (as member of CAMBADA team)
RoboCup Federation, United States
2007 Winner of RoboCup German Open 2007, 3D Simulation League
RoboCup Federation, United States
2007 2nd Place at RoboCup German Open 2007, 2D Simulation League
RoboCup Federation, United States
2007 Winnner of Robotics National Festival, Middle-Size League
Sociedade Portuguesa de Robótica, Portugal
2007 2nd place at RoboCup 2007, Physical Visualization League, FC Portugal team, Atlanta, USA
RoboCup Federation, United States
2006 Winner of RoboCup Dutch Open 3D Simulation League
RoboCup Federation, United States
2006 Winner of RoboCup DutchOpen Rescue Simulation League
RoboCup Federation, United States
2006 Winner of RoboCup World Championship 2006 3D Simulation League
RoboCup Federation, United States
2006 2nd place at RoboCup DutchOpen 2006 2D Simulation League
RoboCup Federation, United States
2005 Winner of Festival Nacional de Robotica Simulation League
Sociedade Portuguesa de Robótica, Portugal
2004 2nd in Coach Competition Simulation League at 8th RoboCup International Competitions and Conferences
RoboCup Federation, United States
2004 Winner of Simulation League at Festival Nacional de Robotica 2004
Sociedade Portuguesa de Robótica, Portugal
2003 2nd in Coach Competition Simulation League at The 7h RoboCup Int. Competitions and Conferences
RoboCup Federation, United States
2002 Winner of Coach Competition Simulation League at The 6th RoboCup Int. Compet. and Conferences
RoboCup Federation, United States
2001 Winner of RoboCup German Open 2001 Simulation League
RoboCup Federation, United States
2001 3rd Place in Simulation League at The Fifth Robot World Cup Soccer Games and Conferences
RoboCup Federation, United States
2000 Campeão Mundial da Liga de Simulação do RoboCup 2000
RoboCup Federation, United States
1999 Prémio Inovação do Concurso Micro-Rato
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
1994 Melhores artigos apresentados na conferência RECPAD 94
Associação Portuguesa de Reconhecimento de Padrões - APRP, Portugal

Other distinction

2018 2nd place at RoboCup 2018, Montreal, Canada, Middle Size League (as member of CAMBADA Team)
RoboCup Federation, United States
2011 2nd Place at RoboCup German Open 2011, Simulation League 2D (as leader of FC Portugal 2D team)
RoboCup Federation, United States
2000 Winner of EuRobocup 2000 Simulation League
RoboCup Federation, United States