Summary of Multi-agent Reinforcement Learning Meets Leaf Sequencing in Radiotherapy, by Riqiang Gao et al.
Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning Meets Leaf Sequencing in Radiotherapy
by Riqiang Gao, Florin C. Ghesu, Simon Arberet, Shahab Basiri, Esa Kuusela, Martin Kraus, Dorin Comaniciu, Ali Kamen
First submitted to arxiv on: 3 Jun 2024
Categories
- Main: Machine Learning (cs.LG)
- Secondary: Artificial Intelligence (cs.AI); 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 The proposed Reinforced Leaf Sequencer (RLS) model uses deep reinforcement learning to optimize leaf sequencing in radiotherapy planning, offering improvements over traditional optimization-based approaches. By leveraging a multi-agent framework and large-scale training, RLS reduces the need for iterative optimization steps while controlling movement patterns through reward mechanisms. Compared to leading optimization sequencers, RLS achieves reduced fluence reconstruction errors and faster convergence when integrated into an optimization planner. Promising results are also seen in a full artificial intelligence radiotherapy planning pipeline. This pioneer multi-agent RL leaf sequencer has the potential to foster future research on machine learning for radiotherapy planning. |
| Low | GrooveSquid.com (original content) | Low Difficulty Summary The paper proposes a new way to plan radiotherapy treatment, called Reinforced Leaf Sequencer (RLS). Instead of using complex math calculations, RLS uses a computer learning method to decide where to place special leaves in the radiation beam. This makes the process faster and more accurate. The authors tested RLS on several different scenarios and found that it worked better than previous methods. They hope that this new approach will help improve cancer treatment by making radiotherapy planning more efficient. |
Keywords
» Artificial intelligence » Machine learning » Optimization » Reinforcement learning
