In this article, we will guide you through the process of using a pre-trained Proximal Policy Optimization (PPO) agent to play the CartPole-v1 environment using the stable-baselines3 library. This powerful combination allows you to leverage pre-trained models for reinforcement learning tasks with ease.

Getting Started

To begin, make sure that your environment is set up with the required packages. You will need stable-baselines3 and huggingface_sb3. Here are the steps to install these packages:

• Open your terminal or command prompt.
• Run the following commands:

pip install stable-baselines3

pip install huggingface_sb3

Using the Pre-Trained Model

Once the installation is complete, you can easily import the required libraries and load your pre-trained model. Here is how you can do it:

import os
import gymnasium as gym
from huggingface_sb3 import load_from_hub
from stable_baselines3 import PPO
from stable_baselines3.common.evaluation import evaluate_policy

# Allow the use of pickle.load() when downloading model from the hub
# Please make sure that the organization from which you download can be trusted
os.environ["TRUST_REMOTE_CODE"] = "True"

# Retrieve the model from the hub
checkpoint = load_from_hub(
    repo_id="sb3demo-hf-CartPole-v1",
    filename="ppo-CartPole-v1"
)

# Load the model
model = PPO.load(checkpoint)

# Evaluate the agent and watch it
eval_env = gym.make("CartPole-v1")
mean_reward, std_reward = evaluate_policy(
    model, eval_env, render=True, n_eval_episodes=5, deterministic=True, warn=False
)
print(f"Mean reward = {mean_reward:.2f} +/- {std_reward}")

Understanding the Code: An Analogy

Imagine training a performer (the PPO agent) to balance a pole on a cart (the CartPole environment). This performer doesn’t just train in isolation; they have mentors and a guide (stable-baselines3) to help improve their skills. 1. Preparing the stage: Just like setting up the theater, we first need to install the necessary packages, which provide the tools for our performer (pip install commands). 2. Fetching the performer: The code retrieves a pre-trained performer (the checkpoint) from a trusted training academy (Hugging Face Hub). 3. Performing: The performer showcases their skills on stage (evaluates the agent) while viewers (the users) see how well they can balance the pole across several scenes (n_eval_episodes). Through this analogy, the entire code flow represents the lifecycle of preparing, training, and evaluating a reinforcement learning agent.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues while implementing the above steps, consider the following troubleshooting tips:

• Ensure that your Python environment is set up correctly with the necessary libraries installed.
• Check for any spelling or syntax errors in your code.
• If the model fails to load, verify that you have an active internet connection and the repository ID is correct.
• If you still experience issues, consider reviewing the documentation for stable-baselines3 for additional insights.

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Evaluation Results

Upon successful execution of your code, you can expect to see results similar to the following:

Mean reward = 500.00 +/- 0.00

Conclusion

Using a pre-trained PPO model with stable-baselines3 simplifies the process of evaluating reinforcement learning agents in dynamic environments like CartPole-v1. With this guide, you can ensure a smooth experience as you explore the fascinating world of AI and reinforcement learning.

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