Goal-directed navigation in humans and deep reinforcement learning agents relies on an adaptive mix of vector-based and transition-based strategies.

Much has been learned about the cognitive and neural mechanisms by which humans and other animals navigate to reach their goals. However, most studies have involved a single, well-learned environment. By contrast, real-world wayfinding often occurs in unfamiliar settings, requiring people to combine...

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Main Authors: Denis C L Lan, Laurence T Hunt, Christopher Summerfield
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2025-07-01
Series:PLoS Biology
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pbio.3003296
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