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The Machine Learning Research Lab focuses on fundamental machine learning research for probabilistic inference, time series modelling, efficient exploration, and control. Our work starts from probability theory, through neural networks, to applications inside and outside our lab.

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Action Inference by Maximising Evidence

AIME optimises toward the same objective function as model learning, i.e. ELBO, with a different sampling path for imitation.

Spatial World Models

Inferring a dense 3D scene in a fully-probabilistic way. Left half of the scene shows uncertainty.

Latent Matters

Inferring the state-space representation of a pendulum

A Tale of Gaps

A catastrophic example of the newly discovered conditioning gap.

Learning to Fly

A self-built drone controlled onboard by a learnt policy optimised in a learnt simulation

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The front view of the lab building