The recent developments in multi-agent systems research are pushing the boundaries of cooperative decision-making and resource allocation. A significant trend is the integration of advanced optimization techniques with reinforcement learning to tackle complex, constraint-laden problems in distributed environments. Notably, there is a shift towards hierarchical and constraint-aware learning frameworks that not only improve system efficiency but also ensure feasibility and stability. Innovations in graph-based reinforcement learning and network intervention strategies are also emerging, offering new ways to govern and steer complex multi-agent systems towards desired outcomes. These advancements are particularly impactful in scenarios where network structure and agent interactions play crucial roles in shaping system behavior. Additionally, the field is witnessing a rise in multipurpose algorithms that can be adapted to various multi-agent settings, enhancing both theoretical guarantees and practical performance.
Hierarchical and Constraint-Aware Learning in Multi-Agent Systems
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Toward Finding Strong Pareto Optimal Policies in Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning
Self-optimization in distributed manufacturing systems using Modular State-based Stackelberg Games
Towards Constraint-aware Learning for Resource Allocation in NFV-enabled Networks
Relational Weight Optimization for Enhancing Team Performance in Multi-Agent Multi-Armed Bandits
Resource Governance in Networked Systems via Integrated Variational Autoencoders and Reinforcement Learning
Adaptive Network Intervention for Complex Systems: A Hierarchical Graph Reinforcement Learning Approach
QuACK: A Multipurpose Queuing Algorithm for Cooperative $k$-Armed Bandits