Summary of Stepping Out Of the Shadows: Reinforcement Learning in Shadow Mode, by Philipp Gassert et al.
Stepping Out of the Shadows: Reinforcement Learning in Shadow Mode
by Philipp Gassert, Matthias Althoff
First submitted to arxiv on: 30 Oct 2024
Categories
- Main: Machine Learning (cs.LG)
- Secondary: None
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| High | Paper authors | High Difficulty Summary Read the original abstract here |
| Medium | GrooveSquid.com (original content) | Medium Difficulty Summary The novel approach combines reinforcement learning (RL) with existing conventional controllers to address the limitations of training agents in cyber-physical systems. By leveraging the strengths of both methods, the RL agent is trained in a shadow mode, relying on the conventional controller for action samples and guidance. This hybrid approach enables the RL agent to learn tasks while minimizing regret during training. The two mechanisms proposed for deciding when to use the RL agent or the conventional controller are evaluated for a reach-avoid task, demonstrating the effectiveness of this method in scenarios where standard approaches fail. |
| Low | GrooveSquid.com (original content) | Low Difficulty Summary This paper uses artificial intelligence to help machines learn new skills by working with existing controllers. Imagine you’re trying to teach a robot how to pick up objects without breaking them. The problem is that training takes too long and equipment can get damaged. To solve this, the researchers came up with an innovative way to combine machine learning (ML) with traditional control methods. This allows the ML agent to learn from its mistakes while being guided by the existing controller. As it gets better, the ML agent starts to take over more tasks, but only when it’s sure of getting things right. |
Keywords
* Artificial intelligence * Machine learning * Reinforcement learning
