Kernel-based, ellipsoidal conditions in the real-valued XCS classifier system
Martin V. Butz · 2005
Many learning classifier system (LCS) implementations are restricted to the binary problem realm. Recently, the XCS classifier system was enhanced to be able to handle real-valued inputs among others. In the real-valued enhancement, XCSF applies as a function approximation system that partitions the input space in hyperrectangular subspaces specified in the classifiers. This paper changes the classifier conditions to hyperspheres and hyperellipsoids and investigates the consequent performance impact. It is shown that the modifications yield improved performance in continuous functions. Even in discontinuous functions with parallel boundaries, XCS's performance does not degrade. Thus, for the real-valued problem domain, ellipsoidal condition structures can improve XCS's performance. From a more general perspective, this paper shows that XCS is readily applicable in diverse problem domains. To apply the system even more successfully, suitable kernel-based bases need to be found and used as classifier conditions. XCS distributes the available structures over the problem space evolving more specialized structures in more complex problem subspaces.