Fast Learning
Fast learning in artificial intelligence focuses on developing methods that enable models to acquire new skills or adapt to new tasks rapidly, using minimal data and computational resources. Current research emphasizes improving sample efficiency in reinforcement learning through techniques like leveraging symmetries, incorporating prior knowledge (e.g., via instruction tuning or imitation learning), and designing effective reward functions. These advancements are significant because they address key limitations of current AI systems, paving the way for more efficient and adaptable AI agents in various applications, including robotics, computer vision, and personalized education.
Papers
Learn Fast, Segment Well: Fast Object Segmentation Learning on the iCub Robot
Federico Ceola, Elisa Maiettini, Giulia Pasquale, Giacomo Meanti, Lorenzo Rosasco, Lorenzo Natale
Leveraging Language for Accelerated Learning of Tool Manipulation
Allen Z. Ren, Bharat Govil, Tsung-Yen Yang, Karthik Narasimhan, Anirudha Majumdar