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A Distributional Perspective on Multiagent Cooperation With Deep Reinforcement Learning
Liwei, Huan1,5; Mingsheng, Fu2; Ananya, Rao3; Athirai A., Irissappane3; Jie, Zhang4; Chengzhong, Xu5
2024-03
Source Publication IEEE Transactions on Neural Networks and Learning Systems
ISSN2162-237X
Volume35Issue:3Pages:4246-4259
Abstract

Among various value decomposition-based multiagent reinforcement learning (MARL) algorithms, the overall performance of the multiagent system is represented by a scalar global Q value and optimized by minimizing the temporal difference (TD) error with respect to that global Q value. However, the global Q value cannot accurately model the distributed dynamics of the multiagent system, since it is only a simplified representation for different individual Q values of agents. To explicitly consider the correlations between different cooperative agents, in this article, we propose a distributional framework and construct a practical model called distributional multiagent cooperation (DMAC) from a novel distributional perspective. Specifically, in DMAC, we view the individual Q value for the executed action of a random agent as a value distribution, whose expectation can further represent the overall performance. Then, we employ distributional RL to minimize the difference between the estimated distribution and its target for the optimization. The advantage of DMAC is that the distributed dynamics of agents can be explicitly modeled, and this results in better performance. To verify the effectiveness of DMAC, we conduct extensive experiments under nine different scenarios of the StarCraft Multiagent Challenge (SMAC). Experimental results show that the DMAC can significantly outperform the baselines with respect to the average median test win rate.

KeywordDeep Reinforcement Learning (Rl) Distributional Rl Multiagent System Neural Network
DOI10.1109/TNNLS.2022.3202097
URLView the original
Indexed BySCIE
Language英語English
Funding ProjectResearch on Key Technologies and Platforms for Collaborative Intelligence Driven Auto-driving Cars ; Efficient Integration and Dynamic Cognitive Technology and Platform for Urban Public Services
WOS Research AreaComputer Science ; Engineering
WOS SubjectComputer Science, Artificial Intelligence ; Computer Science, Hardware & Architecture ; Computer Science, Theory & Methods ; Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
WOS IDWOS:000860215300001
PublisherIEEE-INST ELECTRICAL ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS INC, 445 HOES LANE, PISCATAWAY, NJ 08855-4141
Scopus ID2-s2.0-85139414843
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CollectionTHE STATE KEY LABORATORY OF INTERNET OF THINGS FOR SMART CITY (UNIVERSITY OF MACAU)
Faculty of Science and Technology
DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCE
Corresponding AuthorMingsheng, Fu
Affiliation1.University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
2.University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
3.University of Washington, Tacoma, WA, USA
4.Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore
5.State Key Laboratory of IoTSC, University of Macau, Taipa, China
First Author AffilicationUniversity of Macau
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Liwei, Huan,Mingsheng, Fu,Ananya, Rao,et al. A Distributional Perspective on Multiagent Cooperation With Deep Reinforcement Learning[J].  IEEE Transactions on Neural Networks and Learning Systems, 2024, 35(3), 4246-4259.
APA Liwei, Huan., Mingsheng, Fu., Ananya, Rao., Athirai A., Irissappane., Jie, Zhang., & Chengzhong, Xu (2024). A Distributional Perspective on Multiagent Cooperation With Deep Reinforcement Learning.  IEEE Transactions on Neural Networks and Learning Systems, 35(3), 4246-4259.
MLA Liwei, Huan,et al."A Distributional Perspective on Multiagent Cooperation With Deep Reinforcement Learning". IEEE Transactions on Neural Networks and Learning Systems 35.3(2024):4246-4259.
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