Evolving Dynamic Collective Behaviors by Minimizing Surprise
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Abstract
Our minimize surprise method evolves swarm robot controllers using a task-independent reward for prediction accuracy. Since no specific task is rewarded during optimization, various collective behaviors can emerge, as has also been shown in previous work. But so far, all generated behaviors were static or repetitive allowing for easy sensor predictions due to mostly constant sensor input. Our goal is to generate more dynamic behaviors that vary behavior based on changes in sensor input. We modify environment and agent capabilities, and extend the minimize surprise reward with additional components rewarding homing or curiosity. In preliminary experiments, we were able to generate first dynamic behaviors through our modifications, providing a promising basis for future work.
Details
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | ALIFE 2023: Ghost in the Machine |
| Pages | 354-356 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Publication status | Published - 2023 |
| Peer-reviewed | Yes |
Publication series
| Series | ALIFE : proceedings of the artificial life conference. |
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Conference
| Title | 2023 Conference on Artificial Life |
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| Subtitle | Ghost in the machine |
| Abbreviated title | ALIFE 2023 |
| Duration | 24 - 28 July 2023 |
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| Location | Clark Memorial Student Center |
| City | Sapporo |
| Country | Japan |