In this talk, we provide an overview of sequential decision-making. We first review Markov decision processes and dynamic programming, which recast optimization over time into a sequence of nested one ...

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Negative reinforcement is a frequently misused term that diminishes its value as a powerful tool for behavior change. You may be puzzled by the claim that negative reinforcement is actually a good ...

Trajectory planning and control of bipedal walking robots require precise joint torque computation to ensure stability and efficiency. Given the nonlinear dynamics and complex interactions of bipedal ...

Nearly a century ago, psychologist B.F. Skinner pioneered a controversial school of thought, behaviorism, to explain human and animal behavior. Behaviorism directly inspired modern reinforcement ...

Foundational learning, which includes basic literacy, numeracy, and socio-emotional skills, is the foundation for a life of learning. They also foster social and emotional growth, cognitive ...

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Understanding intelligence and creating intelligent machines are grand scientific challenges of our times. The ability to learn from experience is a cornerstone of intelligence for machines and living ...