Summary of Leader Reward For Pomo-based Neural Combinatorial Optimization, by Chaoyang Wang et al.
Leader Reward for POMO-Based Neural Combinatorial Optimization
by Chaoyang Wang, Pengzhi Cheng, Jingze Li, Weiwei Sun
First submitted to arxiv on: 22 May 2024
Categories
- Main: Machine Learning (cs.LG)
- Secondary: None
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| High | Paper authors | High Difficulty Summary Read the original abstract here |
| Medium | GrooveSquid.com (original content) | Medium Difficulty Summary A new deep neural network-based reinforcement learning approach is proposed for solving combinatorial optimization problems, which have shown promise in approaching or outperforming traditional solvers. The key distinction lies in focusing solely on the optimal solution within a specific time frame rather than considering overall quality of all generated solutions. This paper presents Leader Reward, applied during two training phases of the Policy Optimization with Multiple Optima (POMO) model to enhance its ability to generate optimal solutions. This approach is applicable to various combinatorial optimization problems, such as Traveling Salesman Problem, Capacitated Vehicle Routing Problem, and Flexible Flow Shop Problem, as well as other POMO-based models or inference phase strategies. Leader Reward significantly improves the quality of optimal solutions generated by the model, reducing the gap to the optimum by over 100 times on TSP100 with minimal additional computational overhead. |
| Low | GrooveSquid.com (original content) | Low Difficulty Summary This paper is about using a special kind of artificial intelligence called reinforcement learning to solve complex problems that involve finding the best possible solution. The problem with existing methods is that they focus on how well the AI does overall, rather than just trying to find the very best answer within a certain amount of time. This new approach, called Leader Reward, helps the AI do better by giving it a bonus for finding the optimal solution. This can be used to solve all sorts of problems, from sending delivery trucks in the most efficient way possible to planning the best route for a traveling salesman. |
Keywords
» Artificial intelligence » Inference » Neural network » Optimization » Reinforcement learning
