Max Merlin

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About Me

I am currently a PhD student in Computer Science at Brown University, where I am advised by George Konidaris.

My research focuses on how robots can understand and represent the world in ways that allow for logical reasoning and planning.

I also have a deep interest in the portrayal of robots in media, and the history of how fiction narratives shape the ways that modern robots are perceived. I have worked on a number of dance performances with visiting artists at Brown.

Outside of my work, I am an avid reader. I love to play board games and video games, and I enjoy going hiking and rock climbing.



Publications

Conference Papers


Max Merlin, Ziyi Yang, George Konidaris, David Paulius

Max Merlin, Shane Parr, Neev Parikh, Sergio Orozco, Vedant Gupta, Eric Rosen, George Konidaris

Eric Rosen, Steven James, Sergio Orozco, Vedant Gupta, Max Merlin, Stefanie Tellex, George Konidaris

Workshop Papers


Max Merlin, David Paulius, George Konidaris

Max Merlin, Neev Parikh, Eric Rosen, George Konidaris


Performance

Never gonna stop
Never (not) gonna spot dance again
Innovation at Brown Showcase, 2023


Max Merlin


Catie Cuan in front of two spot robots.
In Her Prime
Smithsonian Arts and Industries Building, 2022


Catie Cuan, Eric Rosen, Max Merlin