Neurogenetic programming framework for explainable reinforcement learning

Automatic programming, the task of generating computer programs compliant with a specification without a human developer, is usually tackled either via genetic programming methods based on mutation and recombination of programs, or via neural language models. We propose a novel method that combines both approaches using a concept of a virtual neuro-genetic programmer, or scrum team. We demonstrate its ability to provide performant and explainable solutions for various OpenAI Gym tasks, as well as inject expert knowledge into the otherwise data-driven search for solutions.