Summary of Independent Learning in Constrained Markov Potential Games, by Philip Jordan et al.
Independent Learning in Constrained Markov Potential Games
by Philip Jordan, Anas Barakat, Niao He
First submitted to arxiv on: 27 Feb 2024
Categories
- Main: Machine Learning (cs.LG)
- Secondary: Computer Science and Game Theory (cs.GT); Multiagent Systems (cs.MA)
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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 for multi-agent reinforcement learning in constrained Markov Potential Games is proposed. The paper focuses on developing independent policy gradient algorithms that can learn approximate constrained Nash equilibria without requiring a centralized coordination mechanism. The algorithm performs proximal-point-like updates with a regularized constraint set, and each step is solved inexactly using a stochastic switching gradient algorithm. Convergence guarantees are established under certain technical conditions. Simulations illustrate the results. |
| Low | GrooveSquid.com (original content) | Low Difficulty Summary Imagine a game where multiple agents work together to achieve a common goal, but they have different goals and constraints that affect their behavior. This paper helps develop better ways for these agents to learn how to play the game without needing a central controller. The authors create an algorithm that lets each agent make decisions based on its own actions and rewards, while also considering the shared state of all agents. This approach allows the agents to learn and adapt independently, which is useful in situations where coordination or communication between agents is not possible. |
Keywords
* Artificial intelligence * Reinforcement learning
