AI Seminar Series 2024: Mauro Vallati

The AI Seminar is a weekly meeting at the University of Alberta where researchers interested in artificial intelligence (AI) can share their research. Presenters include both local speakers from the University of Alberta and visitors from other institutions. Topics can be related in any way to artificial intelligence, from foundational theoretical work, to innovative applications of AI techniques, to new fields and problems.

On June 12, Dr. Vallati — University of Huddersfield — presented “The Power of Good Old-Fashioned AI for Urban Traffic Control" at the AI Seminar.

Abstract:
AI approaches are increasingly being used in intelligent urban traffic control techniques, to improve mobility and reduce emissions. While a large number of studies leverage on machine learning techniques, the good old model-based AI is gaining traction. In this talk, Vallati first looks into how urban traffic control is currently performed. Then, it presents a traffic signal optimization approach based on AI planning that is being trialed in the UK, and will discuss how GOFAI (good old-fashioned AI) can provide useful tools for traffic engineers, domain experts, and practitioners.

Watch the full presentation below:

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