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Edith Cowan University

Theses : Honours

Machine learning

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Using Machine Learning Techniques To Create Ai Controlled Players For Video Games, Bhuman Soni Jan 2007

Using Machine Learning Techniques To Create Ai Controlled Players For Video Games, Bhuman Soni

Theses : Honours

This study aims to achieve higher replay and entertainment value in a game through human-like AI behaviour in computer controlled characters called bats. In order to achieve that, an artificial intelligence system capable of learning from observation of human player play was developed. The artificial intelligence system makes use of machine learning capabilities to control the state change mechanism of the bot. The implemented system was tested by an audience of gamers and compared against bats controlled by static scripts. The data collected was focused on qualitative aspects of replay and entertainment value of the game and subjected to quantitative …


An Examination And Analysis Of The Boltzmann Machine, Its Mean Field Theory Approximation, And Learning Algorithm, Vincent Clive Phillips Jan 1991

An Examination And Analysis Of The Boltzmann Machine, Its Mean Field Theory Approximation, And Learning Algorithm, Vincent Clive Phillips

Theses : Honours

It is currently believed that artificial neural network models may form the basis for inte1ligent computational devices. The Boltzmann Machine belongs to the class of recursive artificial neural networks and uses a supervised learning algorithm to learn the mapping between input vectors and desired outputs. This study examines the parameters that influence the performance of the Boltzmann Machine learning algorithm. Improving the performance of the algorithm through the use of a naïve mean field theory approximation is also examined. The study was initiated to examine the hypothesis that the Boltzmann Machine learning algorithm, when used with the mean field approximation, …