Summary of Understanding What Affects the Generalization Gap in Visual Reinforcement Learning: Theory and Empirical Evidence, by Jiafei Lyu et al.
Understanding What Affects the Generalization Gap in Visual Reinforcement Learning: Theory and Empirical Evidence
by Jiafei Lyu, Le Wan, Xiu Li, Zongqing Lu
First submitted to arxiv on: 5 Feb 2024
Categories
- Main: Machine Learning (cs.LG)
- Secondary: Artificial Intelligence (cs.AI); Machine Learning (stat.ML)
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| High | Paper authors | High Difficulty Summary Read the original abstract here |
| Medium | GrooveSquid.com (original content) | Medium Difficulty Summary The paper investigates the factors contributing to the generalization gap in visual reinforcement learning when the testing environment includes distractors. It proposes a theoretical understanding of what affects this gap and why certain methods work effectively. The key finding is that minimizing the representation distance between training and testing environments is crucial for reducing the generalization gap, aligning with human intuition. This is supported by empirical evidence from the DMControl Generalization Benchmark (DMC-GB). |
| Low | GrooveSquid.com (original content) | Low Difficulty Summary The paper helps us understand how machines learn new tasks in different situations. It’s like trying to figure out why your friend can ride a bike in one place but not another. The researchers wanted to know what makes some learning methods better than others at generalizing from one situation to another. They found that the key is to make sure the way you learn something in one place is similar to how you would use it in another place. This is important because machines might encounter distractions or changes when they’re used in real-life situations. |
Keywords
* Artificial intelligence * Generalization * Reinforcement learning
