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New DMDP framework stabilizes state distributions in reinforcement learning

Researchers have introduced Dissimilarity-Based Markov Decision Processes (DMDPs) to stabilize state distributions in reinforcement learning. This new framework aims to ensure that state distributions converge to a desired target and remain stable, going beyond traditional expected reward optimization. The approach formulates the problem by measuring the dissimilarity between the current and target distributions, establishing conditions for asymptotic stability and developing methods for policy learning and validation. AI

IMPACT This research could lead to more reliable and predictable behavior in reinforcement learning agents by explicitly managing state distribution stability.

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New DMDP framework stabilizes state distributions in reinforcement learning

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  1. arXiv cs.LG TIER_1 English(EN) · Xun Shen, Yuepeng Wang, Daniyal Sajedi-Hosseini, Akifumi Wachi, Ken Kawano, Yoshihiko Fujisawa, Mehrshad Sadria, S\'ebastien Gros, Katsuki Fujisawa ·

    Dissimilarity-Based Markov Decision Processes for Stabilizing State Distributions

    arXiv:2610.29024v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Reinforcement learning for stochastic systems typically optimizes expected cumulative rewards, while reliable and repeatable behavior also depends on how the state distribution evolves over time. Optimizing expected return alone doe…