Options Framework

Fact

A reinforcement learning framework where one choice can run a reusable multi-step action.

In Plain Words

Options Framework is like hitting one combo button in a video game. Your fighter does punch-kick-spin, while your thumb takes a tiny vacation.

It is used in HRL. It lets long tasks reuse multi-step skills.

Related Concepts

• Reinforcement Learning
• Markov Decision Process

HRL
The Options Framework is a classic tool for HRL.

RL
It extends RL actions into multi-step skills.

MDP
Options usually define start rules, behavior rules, and stop rules on an MDP.