Overview
Explore open-ended reinforcement learning through the lens of Enhanced POET in this 51-minute conference talk by Rui Wang from Uber. Delve into the concept of unbounded invention of learning challenges and their solutions, starting with an introduction to machine learning and open-source practices at Uber. Examine practical examples such as image classification and Atari game playing before diving into the evolution of open-endedness, from PicBreeder to POET. Understand the importance of open-ended reinforcement learning and its applications. Discover the Paired Open-Ended Trailblazer (POET) algorithm, focusing on obstacle courses and goal-switching techniques. Learn how to identify stepping stones in the learning process and gain insights through a practical example of goal switching.
Syllabus
Intro
Machine Learning @ Uber
Open Source @ Uber
Example: Image Classification
Example: Playing Atari Games
PicBreeder (2008-)
OPEN-ENDEDNESS
Reinforcement Learning (RL)
Why We Study Open-Ended RL
Paired Open-Ended Trailblazer (POET)
Obstacle Courses
Goal Switching: Look for Stepping Stones
An Example of Goal Switching
Taught by
Linux Foundation