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Dual or unified: optimizing drive-based reinforcement learning for cognitive autonomous robots

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Autor(es):
Rossi, Leonardo L. ; Berto, Leticia ; Costa, Paula P. ; Gudwin, Ricardo ; Colombini, Esther ; Simoes, Alexandre
Número total de Autores: 6
Tipo de documento: Artigo Científico
Fonte: COGNITIVE SYSTEMS RESEARCH; v. 95, p. 16-pg., 2026-01-01.
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Reinforcement learning (RL) methods inspired by cognitive architectures are crucial for empowering autonomous agents to tackle complex, dynamic tasks. This study evaluates two RL-based drive optimization strategies-1-LDO and 2-LDO-within the framework of cognitive architectures for autonomous robots. 1-LDO integrates both motivational drives into a single learning model, whereas 2-LDO separates them into distinct models, allowing for modular learning. Grounded in Hull's Drive Theory, we explore early versus late selection mechanisms to optimize drive reduction through RL, particularly in agents driven by curiosity and survival imperatives. Through reward and stress analyses, we demonstrate that Deep Q-Network (DQN) agents outperform traditional Q-Learning approaches in fine-grained environments, with the 2-LDO configuration showing marked advantages due to its modular design. In contrast, in coarser environments, 2-LDO combined with Q-Learning achieves superior efficiency, offering faster drive regulation at reduced computational cost. These results suggest that early selection mechanisms, aligned with Hull's theoretical principles, may provide the most effective strategy for optimizing drive-based behaviors in autonomous agents. (AU)

Processo FAPESP: 20/09850-0 - Centro de Pesquisa Aplicada em Inteligência Artificial: impulsionando a transformação das indústrias rumo ao padrão 5.0
Beneficiário:Jefferson de Oliveira Gomes
Modalidade de apoio: Auxílio à Pesquisa - Programa Centros de Pesquisa Aplicada
Processo FAPESP: 13/07559-3 - Instituto Brasileiro de Neurociência e Neurotecnologia - BRAINN
Beneficiário:Fernando Cendes
Modalidade de apoio: Auxílio à Pesquisa - Centros de Pesquisa, Inovação e Difusão - CEPIDs
Processo FAPESP: 21/07050-0 - Uma estrutura de aprendizagem incremental baseada em motivação para robótica
Beneficiário:Letícia Mara Berto
Modalidade de apoio: Bolsas no Brasil - Doutorado