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POMDP value functions characterized as semi-algebraic sets

Researchers have characterized the feasible set of value functions in partially observable Markov decision processes (POMDPs) as a semi-algebraic set. This extends previous work on fully observable processes, revealing that partial observability introduces nonlinear constraints and a more complex geometric structure. The findings offer new insights into policy optimization and highlight unique phenomena in POMDPs, such as the potential for isolated local reward maximizers. AI

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  1. arXiv stat.ML TIER_1 English(EN) · Ryan A. Anderson, Guido Montufar ·

    The Value Function Semi-Algebraic Set in Partially Observable Markov Decision Processes

    arXiv:2606.03048v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: We study the geometry of feasible value functions in infinite-horizon partially observable Markov decision processes (POMDPs) under memoryless stochastic policies. Our main contribution is a characterization of the feasible set of…

  2. arXiv stat.ML TIER_1 English(EN) · Guido Montufar ·

    The Value Function Semi-Algebraic Set in Partially Observable Markov Decision Processes

    We study the geometry of feasible value functions in infinite-horizon partially observable Markov decision processes (POMDPs) under memoryless stochastic policies. Our main contribution is a characterization of the feasible set of value functions as a semi-algebraic set, defined …