MOSEAC: Streamlined Variable Time Step Reinforcement Learning

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2406.01521v1
• Date: Mon, 3 Jun 2024 16:51:57 GMT
• Title: MOSEAC: Streamlined Variable Time Step Reinforcement Learning
• Authors: Dong Wang, Giovanni Beltrame,
• Abstract summary: We introduce the Multi-Objective Soft Elastic Actor-Critic (MOSEAC) method. MOSEAC features an adaptive reward scheme based on observed trends in task rewards during training. We validate the MOSEAC method through simulations in a Newtonian kinematics environment.
• Score: 14.838483990647697
• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
• Abstract: Traditional reinforcement learning (RL) methods typically employ a fixed control loop, where each cycle corresponds to an action. This rigidity poses challenges in practical applications, as the optimal control frequency is task-dependent. A suboptimal choice can lead to high computational demands and reduced exploration efficiency. Variable Time Step Reinforcement Learning (VTS-RL) addresses these issues by using adaptive frequencies for the control loop, executing actions only when necessary. This approach, rooted in reactive programming principles, reduces computational load and extends the action space by including action durations. However, VTS-RL's implementation is often complicated by the need to tune multiple hyperparameters that govern exploration in the multi-objective action-duration space (i.e., balancing task performance and number of time steps to achieve a goal). To overcome these challenges, we introduce the Multi-Objective Soft Elastic Actor-Critic (MOSEAC) method. This method features an adaptive reward scheme that adjusts hyperparameters based on observed trends in task rewards during training. This scheme reduces the complexity of hyperparameter tuning, requiring a single hyperparameter to guide exploration, thereby simplifying the learning process and lowering deployment costs. We validate the MOSEAC method through simulations in a Newtonian kinematics environment, demonstrating high task and training performance with fewer time steps, ultimately lowering energy consumption. This validation shows that MOSEAC streamlines RL algorithm deployment by automatically tuning the agent control loop frequency using a single parameter. Its principles can be applied to enhance any RL algorithm, making it a versatile solution for various applications.

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