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Conference Papers

Mesto M; Cruz F, 2026, 'The Consensus Paradox: When Low Disagreement Leads to Catastrophic Failure in Multi-teacher Reinforcement Learning', in Lecture Notes in Computer Science, pp. 426 - 438, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-981-95-4972-6_33

Shaik KA; Xie S; Cruz F; Sandoval EB, 2025, 'A Fuzzy Supervisory Framework for Real-Time Optimization of Robot Output and LLM Performance in HRI', in ACM IEEE International Conference on Human Robot Interaction, pp. 1617 - 1620, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/HRI61500.2025.10974222

Xie S; Sandoval EB; Shaik KA; Cruz F, 2025, 'Embodied Generative AI Art for Enhanced Human-Robot Interaction Through a Human-Centric LLM-Guided Robotic Arm Drawing System', in ACM IEEE International Conference on Human Robot Interaction, pp. 1727 - 1730, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/HRI61500.2025.10974105

Shaik KA; Sandoval EB; Xie S; Cruz F, 2025, 'HRIxD: End-Effector Specialised in Drumming for Performing Robots', in ACM IEEE International Conference on Human Robot Interaction, pp. 1613 - 1616, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/HRI61500.2025.10973986

Lee C; Sandoval EB; Cruz F, 2025, 'Human Decision-Making Concepts with Goal-Oriented Reasoning for Explainable Deep Reinforcement Learning', in Lecture Notes in Computer Science Including Subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics, pp. 228 - 240, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-981-96-0348-0_17

Althobaiti A; Ayala A; Gao J; Almutairi A; Deghat M; Razzak I; Cruz F, 2024, 'How Can LLMs and Knowledge Graphs Contribute to Robot Safety? A Few-Shot Learning Approach', in Australasian Conference on Robotics and Automation ACRA, Auckland, New Zealand, presented at Australasian Conference on Robotics and Automation (ACRA 2024), Auckland, New Zealand, 27 November 2024 - 29 November 2024, https://ssl.linklings.net/conferences/acra/acra2024_proceedings/views/includes/files/pap133s2.pdf

Xie S; Meng Z; Bamdad M; Cruz F, 2024, 'Contextual Recognition Network: Combining DDPG and Contextual Affordances for Robotic Safe Grasping', in Ubicomp Companion 2024 Companion of the 2024 ACM International Joint Conference on Pervasive and Ubiquitous Computing, pp. 41 - 45, http://dx.doi.org/10.1145/3675094.3677581

Darejeh A, 2024, 'A User-Centric Exploration of Axiomatic Explainable AI in Participatory Budgeting', Melbourne, Australia, presented at ACM UbiComp / ISWC 2024, Melbourne, Australia, 19 September 2024

Canelon R; Cruz F; Barrios I, 2024, 'A text mining-based method for domains using AI generative text-To-Text', in 2024 IEEE Latin American Conference on Computational Intelligence La Cci 2024 Proceedings, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/LA-CCI62337.2024.10814840

Kappan MM; Sandoval EB; Meijering E; Cruz F, 2024, 'Attention-Enhanced Lightweight Hourglass Network for Human Pose Estimation', in Australasian Conference on Robotics and Automation Acra

Opazo A; Ayala A; Barros P; Fernandes B; Cruz F, 2024, 'EXplainable Reinforcement Learning Using Introspection in a Competitive Scenario', in 2024 IEEE Latin American Conference on Computational Intelligence La Cci 2024 Proceedings, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/LA-CCI62337.2024.10814839

Shang Y; Chen Y; Cruz F, 2024, 'Improving Proximal Policy Optimization Algorithm in Interactive Multi-Agent Systems', in 2024 IEEE International Conference on Development and Learning ICDL 2024, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/ICDL61372.2024.10644943

Apablaza I; Saavedra M; Ayala A; Fernandes B; Cruz F, 2024, 'Safety first: Toward safe action selection with contextual affordances', in 2024 IEEE Latin American Conference on Computational Intelligence La Cci 2024 Proceedings, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/LA-CCI62337.2024.10814833

Ordenes D; Cruz F, 2024, 'Visual Object Affordances using Geometric Characteristics for Early Risk Detection', in 2024 IEEE Latin American Conference on Computational Intelligence La Cci 2024 Proceedings, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/LA-CCI62337.2024.10814730

Ly A; Dazeley R; Vamplew P; Cruz F; Aryal S, 2023, 'Elastic step DDPG: Multi-step reinforcement learning for improved sample efficiency', in Proceedings of the International Joint Conference on Neural Networks, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/IJCNN54540.2023.10191774

Lin Z; Cruz F; Sandoval EB, 2023, 'Self context-aware emotion perception on human-robot interaction', in Australasian Conference on Robotics and Automation Acra

Portugal E; Ayala A; Cruz F; Fernandes B; Murilo S, 2023, 'Time estimation for deep learning model’s inference in distributed processing units', in 2023 IEEE Latin American Conference on Computational Intelligence La Cci 2023, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/LA-CCI58595.2023.10409398

Tong Z; Ayala A; Sandoval EB; Cruz F, 2023, 'Urban Autonomous Driving of Emergency Vehicles with Reinforcement Learning', in 2023 IEEE Latin American Conference on Computational Intelligence La Cci 2023, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/LA-CCI58595.2023.10409469

Schroeter N; Cruz F; Wermter S, 2022, 'Introspection-based Explainable Reinforcement Learning in Episodic and Non-episodic Scenarios', in Australasian Conference on Robotics and Automation, ACRA, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), presented at Australasian Conference on Robotics and Automation, ACRA, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), 06 December 2022 - 08 December 2022, https://ssl.linklings.net/conferences/acra/acra2022_proceedings/views/includes/files/pap114s2.pdf

Cruz F; Young C; Dazeley R; Vamplew P, 2022, 'Evaluating Human-like Explanations for Robot Actions in Reinforcement Learning Scenarios', in IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems, pp. 894 - 901, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/IROS47612.2022.9981334

Muñoz H; Portugal E; Ayala A; Fernandes B; Cruz F, 2022, 'Explaining Agent's Decision-making in a Hierarchical Reinforcement Learning Scenario', in Proceedings International Conference of the Chilean Computer Science Society Sccc, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/SCCC57464.2022.10000321

Millán-Arias C; Contreras R; Cruz F; Fernandes B, 2022, 'Reinforcement Learning for UAV control with Policy and Reward Shaping', in Proceedings International Conference of the Chilean Computer Science Society Sccc, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/SCCC57464.2022.10000286

Millán-Arias C; Fernandes B; Cruz F; Dazeley R; Fernandes S, 2020, 'A Robust Approach for Continuous Interactive Reinforcement Learning', in Hai 2020 Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Human Agent Interaction, pp. 278 - 280, http://dx.doi.org/10.1145/3406499.3418769

Ayala A; Cruz F; Campos D; Rubio R; Fernandes B; Dazeley R, 2020, 'A Comparison of Humanoid Robot Simulators: A Quantitative Approach', in ICDL Epirob 2020 10th IEEE International Conference on Development and Learning and Epigenetic Robotics, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/ICDL-EpiRob48136.2020.9278116

Barros P; Tanevska A; Cruz F; Sciutti A, 2020, 'Moody Learners-Explaining Competitive Behaviour of Reinforcement Learning Agents', in ICDL Epirob 2020 10th IEEE International Conference on Development and Learning and Epigenetic Robotics, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/ICDL-EpiRob48136.2020.9278125

Ayala A; Fernandes B; Cruz F; MacEdo D; Oliveira ALI; Zanchettin C, 2020, 'KutralNet: A Portable Deep Learning Model for Fire Recognition', in Proceedings of the International Joint Conference on Neural Networks, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/IJCNN48605.2020.9207202

Nunez-Badinez P; Nagel J; De Leo B; Saunders P; Simitsidellis I; Krings D; Tzschentke T; McMahon S; Merlos M; Charrua A; Cruz F; Gomez R; Laux-Biehlmann A, 2020, 'Value of Animal Models for Translational Research in Pelvic Pain: A Systematic Literature Review on Preclinical Models of Endometriosis and IC/BPS.', in REPRODUCTIVE SCIENCES, SPRINGER HEIDELBERG, CANADA, Vancouver, pp. 135A - 135A, presented at 67th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Society-for-Reproductive-Investigation (SRI), CANADA, Vancouver, 10 March 2020 - 14 March 2020

Ayala A; Lima E; Fernandes B; Bezerra BLD; Cruz F, 2019, 'Lightweight and efficient octave convolutional neural network for fire recognition', in 2019 IEEE LATIN AMERICAN CONFERENCE ON COMPUTATIONAL INTELLIGENCE (LA-CCI), IEEE, ECUADOR, Guayaquil, pp. 87 - 92, presented at IEEE Latin American Conference on Computational Intelligence (LA-CCI), ECUADOR, Guayaquil, 11 November 2019 - 15 November 2019

Ayala A; Lima E; Fernandes B; Bezerra BLD; Cruz F, 2019, 'Lightweight and efficient octave convolutional neural network for fire recognition', in 2019 IEEE Latin American Conference on Computational Intelligence La Cci 2019, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/LA-CCI47412.2019.9037059

Cruz F; Wuppen P; Fazrie A; Weber C; Wermter S, 2019, 'Action Selection Methods in a Robotic Reinforcement Learning Scenario', in 2018 IEEE Latin American Conference on Computational Intelligence La Cci 2018, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/LA-CCI.2018.8625243

Ayala A; Henríquez C; Cruz F, 2019, 'Reinforcement learning using continuous states and interactive feedback', in ACM International Conference Proceeding Series, http://dx.doi.org/10.1145/3309772.3309801

Millán C; Fernandes B; Cruz F, 2019, 'Human feedback in continuous actor-critic reinforcement learning', in Esann 2019 Proceedings 27th European Symposium on Artificial Neural Networks Computational Intelligence and Machine Learning, pp. 661 - 666

Cruz F; Parisi GI; Wermter S, 2018, 'Multi-modal Feedback for Affordance-driven Interactive Reinforcement Learning', in Proceedings of the International Joint Conference on Neural Networks, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/IJCNN.2018.8489237

Cruz F; Wuppen P; Magg S; Fazrie A; Wermter S, 2017, 'Agent-advising approaches in an interactive reinforcement learning scenario', in 7th Joint IEEE International Conference on Development and Learning and on Epigenetic Robotics ICDL Epirob 2017, pp. 209 - 214, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/DEVLRN.2017.8329809

Cruz F; Parisi GI; Twiefel J; Wermter S, 2016, 'Multi-modal integration of dynamic audiovisual patterns for an interactive reinforcement learning scenario', in IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems, pp. 759 - 766, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/IROS.2016.7759137

Cruz F; Parisi GI; Wermter S, 2016, 'Learning contextual affordances with an associative neural architecture', in Esann 2016 24th European Symposium on Artificial Neural Networks, pp. 665 - 670

Cruz F; Twiefel J; Magg S; Weber C; Wermter S, 2015, 'Interactive reinforcement learning through speech guidance in a domestic scenario', in Proceedings of the International Joint Conference on Neural Networks, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/IJCNN.2015.7280477

da Silva CM; Chancellor MB; Smith CP; Cruz F, 2015, 'Use of botulinum toxin for genitourinary conditions: What is the evidence?', in TOXICON, PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD, PORTUGAL, Lisbon, pp. 141 - 147, presented at TOXINS 2015 Basic Science and Clinical Aspects of Botulinum and Other Neurotoxins, PORTUGAL, Lisbon, 14 January 2015 - 17 January 2015, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.toxicon.2015.07.333

Cruz F; Magg S; Weber C; Wermter S, 2014, 'Improving reinforcement learning with interactive feedback and affordances', in IEEE ICDL Epirob 2014 4th Joint IEEE International Conference on Development and Learning and on Epigenetic Robotics, pp. 165 - 170, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/DEVLRN.2014.6982975

Naranjo FC; Leiva GA, 2010, 'Indirect training with error backpropagation in gray-box neural model: Application to a chemical process', in Proceedings International Conference of the Chilean Computer Science Society Sccc, pp. 265 - 269, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/SCCC.2010.41

Coelho A; Cruz F; Cruz CD; Avelino A, 2010, 'EFFECT OF BOTULINUM TOXIN TYPE A ON INTRAMURAL PARASYMPATHETIC GANGLIA OF THE GUINEA-PIG BLADDER', in JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC, pp. E76 - E76, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.juro.2010.02.247

Cruz F; Dambros M; Naber KG; Bauer HW; Cozma G, 2009, 'Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections: Uro-Vaxom®, a New Alternative', in EUROPEAN UROLOGY SUPPLEMENTS, ELSEVIER, PORTUGAL, Lisbon, pp. 762 - 768, presented at 2nd World Congress on Controversies in Urology, PORTUGAL, Lisbon, 05 February 2009 - 08 February 2009, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.eursup.2009.07.002

Cruz F; Acuña G; Cubillos F; Moreno V; Bassi D, 2007, 'Indirect training of grey-box models: application to a bioprocess', in Lecture Notes in Computer Science Including Subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics, pp. 391 - 397, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-72393-6_47

Cruz F; Dinis P, 2006, 'Resiniferatoxin and botulinum toxin type A for treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms', in NEUROUROLOGY AND URODYNAMICS, WILEY, JAPAN, Fukushima, pp. 920 - 927, presented at Frontiers in Urology Meeting 2006, JAPAN, Fukushima, 10 May 2006 - 11 May 2006, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/nau.20479

Acuña G; Cruz F; Moreno V, 2006, 'Identifiability of time varying parameters in a Grey-Box Neural Model: Application to a biotechnological process', in 4th International Conference on Simulation and Modelling in the Food and Bio Industry 2006 Foodsim 2006, pp. 26 - 31

Cruz F, 2003, 'Mechanisms involved in new therapies for overactive bladder', in UROLOGY, ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC, AZ, Phoenix, pp. 65 - 73, presented at Symposium on From Basic Science to Clinical Management - Evolving Understanding of Lower Tract Function, AZ, Phoenix, 06 April 2003 - 08 April 2003, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.urology.2003.11.001

Cruz F, 2001, 'Vanilloid receptor and detrusor instability', in UROLOGY, ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC, FL, VENTURA, pp. 51 - 60, presented at Symposium on Lower Urinary Tract Function, FL, VENTURA, 04 May 2001 - 06 May 2001, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0090-4295(01)01638-7

Cruz F; Guimaraes M; Silva C; Rio ME; Coimbra A; Reis M, 1996, 'Desensitization of bladder sensory fibers by intravesical capsaicin has long lasting clinical and urodynamic effects in patients with hyperactive or hypersensitive bladder dysfunction', in JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, WILLIAMS & WILKINS, FL, ORLANDO, pp. 585 - 589, presented at 91st Annual Meeting of the American-Urological-Association, FL, ORLANDO, 04 May 1996 - 09 May 1996, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0022-5347(01)65211-X

Preprints

Ly A; Dazeley R; Vamplew P; Cruz F; Aryal S, 2025, Ensemble Elastic DQN: A novel multi-step ensemble approach to address overestimation in deep value-based reinforcement learning, http://arxiv.org/abs/2506.05716v1

Harland H; Dazeley R; Senaratne H; Vamplew P; Cruz F; Nakisa B, 2024, AI Apology: A Critical Review of Apology in AI Systems, http://arxiv.org/abs/2412.15787v1


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