V-Lab-a virtual laboratory for autonomous agents-SLA-based learning controllers

In this paper, we present the use of stochastic learning automata (SLA) in multiagent robotics. In order to fully utilize and implement learning control algorithms in the control of multiagent robotics, an environment for simulation has to be first created. A virtual laboratory for simulation of autonomous agents, called V-Lab is described. The V-Lab architecture can incorporate various models of the environment as well as the agent being trained. A case study to demonstrate the use of SLA is presented.

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