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New framework unifies goal-based hierarchical reinforcement learning

This paper introduces a novel framework for goal-based hierarchical reinforcement learning by unifying two existing approaches. The proposed method utilizes hierarchical hidden Markov models (HHMM) to extend agent-centric general value functions, allowing agents to autonomously select goals and determine when they are completed. This generalized framework aims to encompass a wide range of prior work in reinforcement learning, control, planning, and cognitive science formalisms. AI

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New framework unifies goal-based hierarchical reinforcement learning

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  1. arXiv cs.AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Kevin Murphy ·

    A note on goal-based hierarchical RL

    arXiv:2609.14605v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: The agent-centric general value function (ACGVF) construction of \citet{tasse2026goal} lets the agent make two decisions that are normally imposed by the environment or agent designer: which goal to pursue and when to declare a goal…