Welcome to your guide on grounding large language models (LLMs) using online reinforcement learning! This post walks you through the steps to implement the concepts from our research paper on the topic and provides practical instructions to help you get started.

Understanding the Foundation of GLAM

In our study, we introduced the **GLAM** method, focusing on functional grounding of LLM knowledge in the BabyAI-Text environment. To grasp the significance of this method, think of a huge library (the LLM) that has books filled with information but lacks the ability to apply that knowledge in real-world scenarios. The BabyAI-Text environment acts like a practical hands-on workshop where the library’s information is put to use—allowing our agents to practice tasks, learn from mistakes, and enhance their decision-making skills through reinforcement learning.

Getting Started with Installation

Follow these steps to set up your environment:

• Create Conda Environment:

  conda create -n dlp python=3.10.8; conda activate dlp

• Install PyTorch:

  conda install pytorch==1.12.1 torchvision==0.13.1 torchaudio==0.12.1 cudatoolkit=11.3 -c pytorch

• Install Required Packages:

  pip install -r requirements.txt

• Install BabyAI-Text: Refer to the installation details in the babyai-text package.
• Install Lamorel:

  git clone https://github.com/flowersteam/lamorel.git; cd lamorel; pip install -e .; cd ..

Launching Your Model

Now that the setup is complete, you can utilize Lamorel along with our configs. The examples for training scripts are located in the campaign directory.

Training a Language Model

To train our language model in the BabyAI-Text environment, execute the train_language_agent.py file. This process orchestrates several configuration parameters essential for effective training.

Key Configuration Parameters

yaml
rl_script_args:
  seed: 1
  number_envs: 2
  num_steps: 1000
  max_episode_steps: 3
  frames_per_proc: 40
  discount: 0.99
  lr: 1e-6
  beta1: 0.9
  beta2: 0.999
  gae_lambda: 0.99
  entropy_coef: 0.01
  value_loss_coef: 0.5
  max_grad_norm: 0.5
  adam_eps: 1e-5
  clip_eps: 0.2
  epochs: 4
  batch_size: 16
  action_space: [turn_left,turn_right,go_forward,pick_up,drop,toggle]
  saving_path_logs: ???
  name_experiment: llm_mtrl
  name_model: T5small
  saving_path_model: ???
  name_environment: BabyAI-MixedTestLocal-v0
  load_embedding: true
  use_action_heads: false
  template_test: 1
  nbr_obs: 3

Evaluating Performance

To assess your agent’s performance on specific tasks, use the post-training_tests.py script. The evaluation will require similar configuration parameters for consistency in trials.

Evaluation Configuration Example

yaml
rl_script_args:
  seed: 1
  number_envs: 2
  max_episode_steps: 3
  action_space: [turn_left,turn_right,go_forward,pick_up,drop,toggle]
  saving_path_logs: ???
  name_experiment: llm_mtrl
  name_model: T5small
  saving_path_model: ???
  name_environment: BabyAI-MixedTestLocal-v0
  load_embedding: true
  use_action_heads: false
  nbr_obs: 3
  number_episodes: 10
  language: english
  zero_shot: true
  modified_action_space: false
  new_action_space: []
  im_learning: false
  im_path: 
  bot: false

Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues during installation or model execution:

• Ensure all paths are correctly set in your configuration files.
• Double-check package installations and their versions for compatibility.
• If you need further assistance, feel free to reach out to the community at **[fxis.ai](https://fxis.ai/edu)**.

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Wrapping Up

By following the outlined instructions, you’ll be able to implement the GLAM method successfully and ground your LLMs effectively. Embrace the journey, and keep experimenting!

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