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Transformers show in-context control capabilities for dynamical systems

Researchers have explored the capability of Transformer-based neural networks to perform low-level control of unstable, nonlinear dynamical systems using in-context learning. By training a GPT-2 style architecture on trajectories from an expert controller, the models demonstrated the ability to stabilize systems like the cartpole and two-link acrobot, even when system parameters were unknown. The study found that increasing context length generally improved policy performance, and the models could generalize to out-of-distribution systems. AI

IMPACT Demonstrates potential for LLMs to perform complex control tasks with limited specific training data.

RANK_REASON Research paper detailing novel application of transformer models. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=1.0]

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Transformers show in-context control capabilities for dynamical systems

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  1. arXiv cs.LG TIER_1 English(EN) · Ebonye Smith, Aidan Andrews, Phoenix Wilson, Alexis Frias, Ayush Pandey, Gireeja Ranade ·

    How do Transformers Perform Low-Level Control In-Context?

    arXiv:2611.07291v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: One of the remarkable abilities of Transformer-based neural networks is in-context learning. This motivates us to think about "in-context" control. Can we control a system knowing only (1) that it belongs to a particular family of s…