Hands-On Reinforcement Learning with Python: Master reinforcement and deep reinforcement learning using OpenAI Gym and TensorFlow - Softcover

Ravichandiran, Sudharsan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1788836529 ISBN 13: 9781788836524

Publisher: Packt Publishing, 2018

Synopsis

A hands-on guide enriched with examples to master deep reinforcement learning algorithms with Python

Key Features

• Enter the world of artificial intelligence using the power of Python
• An example-rich guide to master various RL and DRL algorithms
• Explore various state-of-the-art architectures along with math

Book Description

Reinforcement Learning (RL) is the trending and most promising branch of artificial intelligence (AI). Hands-On Reinforcement Learning with Python will help you master not only basic reinforcement learning algorithms but also advanced deep reinforcement learning (DRL) algorithms.

The book starts with an introduction to reinforcement learning followed by OpenAI Gym and TensorFlow. You will then explore various RL algorithms and concepts, such as Markov decision process, Monte Carlo methods, and dynamic programming, including value and policy iteration. This example-rich guide will introduce you to deep reinforcement learning algorithms, such as dueling DQN, DRQN, A3C, PPO, and TRPO. You will also learn about imagination-augmented agents, learning from human preference, DQfD, HER, and many more of the recent advancements in reinforcement learning.

By the end of this book, you will have all the knowledge and experience needed to implement reinforcement learning and deep reinforcement learning in your projects, and you will be all set to enter the world of artificial intelligence.

What you will learn

• Understand the basics of RL methods, algorithms, and elements
• Train an agent to walk using OpenAI Gym and Tensorflow
• Understand Markov decision process, Bellman's optimality, and temporal difference (TD) learning
• Solve multi-armed bandit problems using various algorithms
• Master deep learning algorithms, such as RNN, LSTM, and CNN with applications
• Build intelligent agents using the DRQN algorithm to play the Doom game
• Teach agents to play the Lunar Lander game using DDPG
• Train an agent to win a car racing game using dueling DQN

Who This Book Is For

Hands-On Reinforcement Learning with Python is for machine learning developers and deep learning enthusiasts interested in artificial intelligence and want to learn about reinforcement learning from scratch. Some knowledge of linear algebra, calculus, and the Python programming language will help you understand the concepts covered in this book.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to Reinforcement Learning
2. Getting Started with OpenAI and Tensorflow
3. Markov Decision Process and Dynamic Programming
4. Gaming with Monte Carlo Tree Search
5. Temporal Difference Learning
6. Multi-Armed Bandit Problem
7. Deep Learning Fundamentals
8. Deep Learning and Reinforcement
9. Playing Doom With Deep Recurrent Q Network
10. Asynchronous Advantage Actor Critic Network
11. Policy Gradients and Optimization
12. Capstone Project Car Racing using DQN

About this title

About the Author

Sudharsan Ravichandiran is a data scientist, researcher, artificial intelligence enthusiast, and YouTuber (search for Sudharsan reinforcement learning). He completed his bachelors in information technology at Anna University. His area of research focuses on practical implementations of deep learning and reinforcement learning, which includes natural language processing and computer vision. He used to be a freelance web developer and designer and has designed award-winning websites. He is an open source contributor and loves answering questions on Stack Overflow.

Edition details

• Publisher: Packt Publishing
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 1788836529
• ISBN 13: 9781788836524
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 318