Reinforcement Learning Zoo, or RLzoo, is a treasure trove for anyone interested in leveraging the power of reinforcement learning algorithms for practical applications. Built on TensorFlow 2.0 and compatible with TensorLayer 2.0+, RLzoo simplifies the use of RL algorithms, enabling both beginners and advanced users to jump into the world of AI with a plethora of tools at their disposal.

Getting Started with RLzoo: Installation Guide

Before diving deep into the world of RLzoo, you need to ensure that you have the appropriate environment set up.

• Prerequisites:
  • Python 3.5 (3.6 for DeepMind Control Suite)
  • TensorFlow 2.0.0 or TensorFlow-GPU 2.0.0
  • TensorLayer 2.0.1
  • Installation of Mujoco & RLBench for specific environments

To install RLzoo, follow these commands:

pip3 install rlzoo --upgrade

For installing from Git, use:

git clone https://github.com/tensorlayer/RLzoo.git
cd RLzoo
pip3 install .

Usage: Getting Hands-On

After installation, you can easily run different RL algorithms on various environments. To start with RLzoo, navigate to the root of the installed package and execute:

cd rlzoo
python run_rlzoo.py

This command runs the primary script, which allows you to interact with the environment and the chosen RL algorithms.

The Code Explained

The main script in RLzoo utilizes a combination of components for efficient reinforcement learning. To illustrate how these pieces work together, imagine you’re building a LEGO structure:

• Build Environment: This is like your LEGO base. You must set it up before adding anything else. In the script, this involves selecting the right environment (e.g., Pendulum-v0).
• Align Algorithms: Just as you’d select the right blocks for the structure, you choose the corresponding algorithms (like TD3) suited for your task.
• Configuration Variables: Think of these as the specialized LEGO blocks where the configurations define the functionalities of the individual pieces. Parameters essential for training are drawn from pre-defined settings.
• Training and Learning: Finally, this is where you bring your LEGO creation to life! You execute a learning phase where the algorithm interacts with the environment.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

When navigating through RLzoo, you may run into some bumps along the way. Here are a few troubleshooting tips:

• If you encounter *AttributeError: module tensorflow has no attribute contrib*, run:
  • pip install –upgrade tf-nightly-2.0-preview tfp-nightly
• For errors like *No module named rlbench*, ensure that the RLBench package is installed and the path is correctly set:
  • export PYTHONPATH=PATH_TO_YOUR_LOCAL_RLBENCH_REPO
• If using DeepMind Control Suite and face Qt platform issues, confirm your Ubuntu version is either 14.04 or 16.04.

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