Richard J. Malak

Incorporating Prior Knowledge and Previously Learned Information into Reinforcement Learning Agents

Kevin R. Dixon, Richard J. Malak, Pradeep K. Khosla
2000

Reinforcement learning has received much attention in the past decade. The primary thrust of this research has focused on tabula rasa learning methods. That is, the learning agent is initially… (More)

Using parameterized efficient sets to model alternatives for systems design decisions

Richard J. Malak
2008

ed from Tradeoff Model 1 r ff l ( ) 1 ⋅ T Tradeoff Model 2 r ff l ( ) 2 ⋅ T Tradeoff Model L r ff l ( ) L ⋅ T ... Select the 1 l L ∈ ... with the smallest ( ) ( ) * * 0 l − T y T y ... (b) Figure… (More)

Multi-attribute utility analysis in set-based conceptual design

Richard J. Malak, Jason Matthew Aughenbaugh, Christiaan J. J. Paredis
Computer-Aided Design
2009

During conceptual design, engineers deal with incomplete product descriptions called design concepts. Engineers must compare these concepts in order to move towards the more desirable designs.… (More)

A Framework for the Adaptive Transfer of Robot Skill Knowledge Using Reinforcement Learning Agents

Foundations of validating reusable behavioral models in engineering design problems

Richard J. Malak, Christiaan J. J. Paredis
Proceedings of the 2004 Winter Simulation…
2004

We present a conceptual framework for validating reusable behavioral models. The setting for this work is a modern product development environment in which design is performed by teams of specialists… (More)

Modeling Design Concepts under Risk and Uncertainty using Parameterized Efficient Sets

Decisions made during conceptual design can have a major impact on the success of a design project. However, the inherently imprecise nature of design is a major source of uncertainty and risk in… (More)

Linking Normative and Descriptive Research with Serious Gaming

Sean D. Vermillion, Richard J. Malak, Rachel Smallman, Sherecce Fields
CSER
2014

Draft: Using Parameterized Pareto Sets to Model Design Concepts

Decisions made during conceptual design can have a major impact on the success of a design project, and designers must take care to select a concept that leads to desirable design solutions. However,… (More)

A Constraint Satisfaction Algorithm for the Generalized Inverse Phase Stability Problem

Edgar Galvan, Richard J. Malak
2016

Empirical Findings about Risk and Risk Mitigating Actions from a Legacy Archive of a Large Design Organization

Chuck Hsiao, Richard J. Malak, Irem Y. Tumer, Toni L. Doolen
CSER
2013

Understanding how to mitigate project risk is an important aspect of project management. Risks that are not properly managed can lead to cost overruns, schedule delays, wasted manpower and effort,… (More)

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