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Q-learning theory advanced with new error analysis and switching system framework · 2 sources tracked

Two new research papers analyze Q-learning, a fundamental reinforcement learning algorithm, from different theoretical perspectives. The first paper focuses on the overestimation bias inherent in Q-learning, decomposing the error into positive and negative components to derive separate finite-time convergence rates. The second paper frames linear Q-learning within a switching linear system theory, using the joint spectral radius to analyze finite-time error and provide convergence certificates. AI

IMPACT These theoretical analyses could lead to more robust and efficient reinforcement learning agents by addressing fundamental issues like overestimation bias.

RANK_REASON Two academic papers published on arXiv detailing theoretical advancements in Q-learning algorithms.

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Q-learning theory advanced with new error analysis and switching system framework · 2 sources tracked

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  1. arXiv cs.AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Donghwan Lee ·

    Sign-Separated Asymmetric Finite-Time Error Analysis of Q-Learning

    arXiv:2605.16103v2 Announce Type: replace Abstract: Q-learning is known to suffer from overestimation bias: because the Bellman update maximizes noisy or imperfect action-value estimates, positive errors can be selected and propagated, causing learned values to exceed the true op…

  2. arXiv cs.LG TIER_1 English(EN) · Donghwan Lee, Han-Dong Lim ·

    A Switching System Theory of Q-Learning with Linear Function Approximation

    arXiv:2605.11021v3 Announce Type: replace Abstract: Q-learning is a fundamental algorithmic primitive in reinforcement learning. This paper develops a new framework for analyzing linear Q-learning from a switching linear system (SLS) viewpoint, where linear Q-learning denotes Q-l…