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arXiv CS.AI·Jun 9·5 min read
Adversarial Instance Generation and Robust Training for Neural Combinatorial Optimization with Multiple Objectives
TL;DR
Multi-objective combinatorial optimization problems (MOCOPs) often lack robust solutions in deep reinforcement learning (DRL). A unified framework for preference-conditioned DRL solvers was developed, incorporating a preference-based adversarial attack to generate challenging instances.
✦ Why It Matters
Engineers can leverage this framework to enhance the robustness of DRL applications in multi-objective optimization tasks.
Key Takeaways
- Explore adversarial instance generation to test solver weaknesses.
- Integrate hardness-aware preference selection in training.
- Evaluate performance on out-of-distribution problem instances.
- Utilize findings to improve robustness in neural optimization models.
How It Works
The framework generates adversarial instances by simulating challenging scenarios that expose the limitations of DRL solvers. By focusing on preference-based attacks, it identifies specific weaknesses in the solvers' ability to handle diverse problem distributions.
The defense mechanism employs hardness-aware preference selection, which adjusts training to ensure solvers are not overly specialized to a narrow set of preferences, thus enhancing their adaptability.