Multi-Agents Become Smarter: The AI Dream Team

Overview

Syllabus

• Introduction to Multi-Agent Systems
Overview of multi-agent systems
Applications and benefits of multi-agent collaborations
Key differences from single-agent systems
• Basics of Reinforcement Learning
Introduction to reinforcement learning concepts
Key algorithms: Q-learning, SARSA, and DDPG
Reward mechanisms in multi-agent contexts
• Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning (MARL)
Cooperative vs. competitive environments
Techniques to handle multi-agent interactions
Partially observable environments
• Fine-Tuning Multi-Agent Systems
Transfer learning for multi-agent systems
Continuous fine-tuning strategies
Hyperparameter optimization for multi-agent settings
• Complex Reasoning in Multi-Agent Systems
Incorporating logic and reasoning in agents
Multi-agent planning and decision-making processes
Game theory and strategic interactions
• Communication and Coordination
Protocols for inter-agent communication
Coordination strategies in distributed systems
Role allocation and task distribution
• Case Studies and Applications
Review of current leading edge applications (e.g., autonomous vehicles, smart grids)
Lessons learned from real-world implementations
• Challenges and Future Directions
Scalability and computational challenges
Ethical considerations and safety concerns
Future trends in multi-agent research and applications
• Capstone Project
Designing a simple multi-agent system
Implementing reinforcement learning techniques
Evaluating performance and collaboration effectiveness

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Subjects

Computer Science