This course provides an overview of reinforcement learning, a type of machine learning that has the potential to solve control system problems that are too difficult to solve with traditional techniques.
Reinforcement Learning
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2 hours to complete
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What you'll learn
What reinforcement learning is and when to consider it when solving a control problem
How to set up and solve the reinforcement learning problem
The benefits and drawbacks of reinforcement learning compared to a traditional controls approach
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Assessments
1 assignment
Taught in English
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7 videos1 assignment
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