Reinforcement Learning Based Oscillation Dampening: Scaling up Single-Agent RL algorithms to a 100 AV highway field operational test

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Hauptverfasser: Jang, Kathy, Lichtlé, Nathan, Vinitsky, Eugene, Shah, Adit, Bunting, Matthew, Nice, Matthew, Piccoli, Benedetto, Seibold, Benjamin, Work, Daniel B., Monache, Maria Laura Delle, Sprinkle, Jonathan, Lee, Jonathan W., Bayen, Alexandre M.
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author Jang, Kathy
Lichtlé, Nathan
Vinitsky, Eugene
Shah, Adit
Bunting, Matthew
Nice, Matthew
Piccoli, Benedetto
Seibold, Benjamin
Work, Daniel B.
Monache, Maria Laura Delle
Sprinkle, Jonathan
Lee, Jonathan W.
Bayen, Alexandre M.
author_facet Jang, Kathy
Lichtlé, Nathan
Vinitsky, Eugene
Shah, Adit
Bunting, Matthew
Nice, Matthew
Piccoli, Benedetto
Seibold, Benjamin
Work, Daniel B.
Monache, Maria Laura Delle
Sprinkle, Jonathan
Lee, Jonathan W.
Bayen, Alexandre M.
contents In this article, we explore the technical details of the reinforcement learning (RL) algorithms that were deployed in the largest field test of automated vehicles designed to smooth traffic flow in history as of 2023, uncovering the challenges and breakthroughs that come with developing RL controllers for automated vehicles. We delve into the fundamental concepts behind RL algorithms and their application in the context of self-driving cars, discussing the developmental process from simulation to deployment in detail, from designing simulators to reward function shaping. We present the results in both simulation and deployment, discussing the flow-smoothing benefits of the RL controller. From understanding the basics of Markov decision processes to exploring advanced techniques such as deep RL, our article offers a comprehensive overview and deep dive of the theoretical foundations and practical implementations driving this rapidly evolving field. We also showcase real-world case studies and alternative research projects that highlight the impact of RL controllers in revolutionizing autonomous driving. From tackling complex urban environments to dealing with unpredictable traffic scenarios, these intelligent controllers are pushing the boundaries of what automated vehicles can achieve. Furthermore, we examine the safety considerations and hardware-focused technical details surrounding deployment of RL controllers into automated vehicles. As these algorithms learn and evolve through interactions with the environment, ensuring their behavior aligns with safety standards becomes crucial. We explore the methodologies and frameworks being developed to address these challenges, emphasizing the importance of building reliable control systems for automated vehicles.
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spellingShingle Reinforcement Learning Based Oscillation Dampening: Scaling up Single-Agent RL algorithms to a 100 AV highway field operational test
Jang, Kathy
Lichtlé, Nathan
Vinitsky, Eugene
Shah, Adit
Bunting, Matthew
Nice, Matthew
Piccoli, Benedetto
Seibold, Benjamin
Work, Daniel B.
Monache, Maria Laura Delle
Sprinkle, Jonathan
Lee, Jonathan W.
Bayen, Alexandre M.
Systems and Control
Robotics
In this article, we explore the technical details of the reinforcement learning (RL) algorithms that were deployed in the largest field test of automated vehicles designed to smooth traffic flow in history as of 2023, uncovering the challenges and breakthroughs that come with developing RL controllers for automated vehicles. We delve into the fundamental concepts behind RL algorithms and their application in the context of self-driving cars, discussing the developmental process from simulation to deployment in detail, from designing simulators to reward function shaping. We present the results in both simulation and deployment, discussing the flow-smoothing benefits of the RL controller. From understanding the basics of Markov decision processes to exploring advanced techniques such as deep RL, our article offers a comprehensive overview and deep dive of the theoretical foundations and practical implementations driving this rapidly evolving field. We also showcase real-world case studies and alternative research projects that highlight the impact of RL controllers in revolutionizing autonomous driving. From tackling complex urban environments to dealing with unpredictable traffic scenarios, these intelligent controllers are pushing the boundaries of what automated vehicles can achieve. Furthermore, we examine the safety considerations and hardware-focused technical details surrounding deployment of RL controllers into automated vehicles. As these algorithms learn and evolve through interactions with the environment, ensuring their behavior aligns with safety standards becomes crucial. We explore the methodologies and frameworks being developed to address these challenges, emphasizing the importance of building reliable control systems for automated vehicles.
title Reinforcement Learning Based Oscillation Dampening: Scaling up Single-Agent RL algorithms to a 100 AV highway field operational test
topic Systems and Control
Robotics
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2402.17050