Summary of From Text to Trajectory: Exploring Complex Constraint Representation and Decomposition in Safe Reinforcement Learning, by Pusen Dong et al.
From Text to Trajectory: Exploring Complex Constraint Representation and Decomposition in Safe Reinforcement Learning
by Pusen Dong, Tianchen Zhu, Yue Qiu, Haoyi Zhou, Jianxin Li
First submitted to arxiv on: 12 Dec 2024
Categories
- Main: Computation and Language (cs.CL)
- Secondary: Artificial Intelligence (cs.AI)
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| High | Paper authors | High Difficulty Summary Read the original abstract here |
| Medium | GrooveSquid.com (original content) | Medium Difficulty Summary A novel approach is proposed in this paper for safe reinforcement learning (RL) with natural language constraints, enabling flexible and accessible applications. The Trajectory-level Textual Constraints Translator (TTCT) replaces manual cost function design, leveraging the dual role of text as both constraint and training signal. Experimental results show that TTCT effectively understands textual constraints and trajectories, leading to lower violation rates compared to standard cost functions. Additionally, the paper demonstrates zero-shot transfer capability for adapting to constraint-shift environments. |
| Low | GrooveSquid.com (original content) | Low Difficulty Summary In this paper, researchers develop a new way to teach machines how to safely follow rules given in natural language. This is useful because it allows machines to learn from human instructions and apply them to different situations without needing special training. The method uses text not only as a rule but also as a guide for learning. The results show that this approach works well and can even adapt to changes in the rules. |
Keywords
» Artificial intelligence » Reinforcement learning » Zero shot
