Summary of Heterogeneous Multi-agent Reinforcement Learning For Zero-shot Scalable Collaboration, by Xudong Guo et al.
Heterogeneous Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning for Zero-Shot Scalable Collaboration
by Xudong Guo, Daming Shi, Junjie Yu, Wenhui Fan
First submitted to arxiv on: 5 Apr 2024
Categories
- Main: Machine Learning (cs.LG)
- Secondary: Artificial Intelligence (cs.AI); Multiagent Systems (cs.MA); Robotics (cs.RO); Systems and Control (eess.SY)
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| High | Paper authors | High Difficulty Summary Read the original abstract here |
| Medium | GrooveSquid.com (original content) | Medium Difficulty Summary The proposed Scalable and Heterogeneous Proximal Policy Optimization (SHPPO) framework addresses the challenge of achieving zero-shot scalable collaboration in multi-agent reinforcement learning (MARL). This framework is designed to handle heterogeneous agents with adaptive strategy patterns, leveraging a latent network to learn strategy patterns for each agent. The SHPPO approach integrates heterogeneity into parameter-shared PPO-based MARL networks by introducing a heterogeneous layer that generates parameters specifically from learned latent variables. This allows the framework to adapt effectively to varying scales, achieving superior performance in classic MARL environments like Starcraft Multi-Agent Challenge (SMAC) and Google Research Football (GRF). The proposed approach offers insights into the impact of learned latent variables on team performance by visualization. |
| Low | GrooveSquid.com (original content) | Low Difficulty Summary This paper proposes a new way for machines to work together. Currently, teams of machines can’t easily switch roles or change size without being reprogrammed. To fix this, the researchers created a new framework called SHPPO. This framework helps machines learn how to adapt and work together in different situations. It does this by using a special type of network that learns patterns for each machine. The framework also lets machines adjust their behavior based on changing circumstances. In tests, this approach worked better than other methods at solving problems where machines need to work together. |
Keywords
* Artificial intelligence * Optimization * Reinforcement learning * Zero shot
