Imitation Learning
Imitation learning aims to train agents to mimic expert behavior by learning from observational data, primarily focusing on efficiently transferring complex skills from humans or other advanced controllers to robots. Current research emphasizes improving data efficiency through techniques like active learning, data augmentation, and leveraging large language models to provide richer context and handle failures. This field is crucial for advancing robotics, autonomous driving, and other areas requiring complex control policies, as it offers a more data-driven and potentially less labor-intensive approach than traditional programming methods.
Papers
Imitate then Transcend: Multi-Agent Optimal Execution with Dual-Window Denoise PPO
Jin Fang, Jiacheng Weng, Yi Xiang, Xinwen Zhang
Imitation Learning for Nonprehensile Manipulation through Self-Supervised Learning Considering Motion Speed
Yuki Saigusa, Sho Sakaino, Toshiaki Tsuji
Model-Based Imitation Learning Using Entropy Regularization of Model and Policy
Eiji Uchibe