Reinforcement Learning Algorithm
Reinforcement learning (RL) algorithms train agents to make optimal decisions by interacting with an environment and maximizing cumulative rewards. Current research emphasizes improving RL's efficiency and stability, focusing on areas like model-based methods incorporating techniques such as Monte Carlo Tree Search, the development of novel algorithms for specific applications (e.g., traffic control, robotics), and addressing challenges in high-dimensional or partially observable environments. The impact of RL spans diverse fields, from optimizing resource allocation in complex systems to developing more effective personalized interventions in healthcare and improving the efficiency of robotic control systems.
Papers
Reinforcement Learning for Online Testing of Autonomous Driving Systems: a Replication and Extension Study
Luca Giamattei, Matteo Biagiola, Roberto Pietrantuono, Stefano Russo, Paolo Tonella
POLICEd RL: Learning Closed-Loop Robot Control Policies with Provable Satisfaction of Hard Constraints
Jean-Baptiste Bouvier, Kartik Nagpal, Negar Mehr
Safety-Aware Reinforcement Learning for Electric Vehicle Charging Station Management in Distribution Network
Jiarong Fan, Ariel Liebman, Hao Wang