TalkRL: The Reinforcement Learning Podcast

Abhishek Naik on Continuing RL & Average Reward

Feb 10, 2025
Abhishek Naik, a postdoctoral fellow at the National Research Council of Canada, recently completed his PhD in reinforcement learning under Rich Sutton. He explores average reward methods and their implications for continuous decision-making in AI. The discussion dives into innovative applications in space exploration and challenges in resource allocation, drawing on examples like Mars rovers. Abhishek emphasizes the transformative power of first-principles thinking, highlighting how AI advancements are shaping the future of spacecraft control and missions.
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