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A decision-making framework using MCTS as a hierarchical task network and deep learning connector.

Tianhao Shao1, Ke Zhang2,3, Kai Cheng1

  • 1Command and Control Engineering College, Army Engineering University of PLA, Nanjing, China.

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This study introduces a novel framework combining human planning knowledge with deep learning for AI decision-making. The knowledge-guided approach improves AI efficiency in complex tasks, reducing data needs.

Keywords:
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Area of Science:

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Machine Learning
  • Reinforcement Learning

Background:

  • Purely deep learning agents face challenges in optimal decision-making within vast spaces and short timeframes.
  • Integrating human planning knowledge is crucial for enhancing AI decision-making capabilities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a novel knowledge-guided and data-driven decision-making framework for AI agents.
  • To leverage hierarchical task networks, deep learning, and Monte Carlo Tree Search for improved decision-making.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized hierarchical task networks (HTN) as a knowledge carrier.
  • Employed deep learning for data training.
  • Integrated Monte Carlo Tree Search (MCTS) to connect HTN and deep learning.

Main Results:

  • The proposed framework demonstrated effectiveness in the MiniRTS environment.
  • The framework can autonomously collect high-quality data, replacing human effort.
  • Neural networks trained with the framework performed comparably to others using only 20% of the data.

Conclusions:

  • The knowledge-guided framework offers a new direction for AI decision-making research.
  • This approach enhances AI efficiency and reduces data requirements.
  • It shows potential for developing more capable AI agents in complex environments.