How can we interpret the inverse matrix of a robot's arm?

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The discussion focuses on interpreting the inverse matrix of a robot's arm, specifically how changes in parameters affect its movement. The correct interpretation of the vector ##\vec v## indicates that increasing length L by ##\vec v_1## and angle ##\theta## by ##\vec v_2## results in the robot moving 0.2 units to the right and 0.1 units up. There is some confusion regarding the standardization of mathematical notation in robotics, with participants questioning whether such knowledge is assumed. Ultimately, the original poster confirms their understanding of the problem and feels satisfied with their answer. The conversation highlights the importance of clear communication in mathematical interpretations related to robotics.
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Let M be the matrix ##\begin{pmatrix}1&-1\\ 0&1\\\end{pmatrix}##. Suppose we move the controller slightly, such that ##\Delta L## increases by 0.2 and ##\Delta \theta## increases by 0.1 . This will move the robot's x and y coordinates by ##\Delta x## and ##\Delta y## respectively. Which of the following vectors closely approximates ##\begin{pmatrix} \Delta x \\ \Delta y \end{pmatrix}## ?
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##M^{-1}\begin{pmatrix} 0.2 \\ 0.1 \end{pmatrix}##
##M \begin{pmatrix} 0.2 \\ 0.1\end{pmatrix}##
##\begin{pmatrix} 0.2 \\ 0.1 \end{pmatrix}##
If I understand this correctly, this is the right answer: ##M \begin{pmatrix} 0.2\\ 0.1\end{pmatrix}##

There is an inverse matrix in the next question:
Continuing with the previous problem, let ##\vec v = M^{-1} \begin{pmatrix} 0.2\\ 0.1\end{pmatrix}##, where ##M^{-1}## is the inverse matrix of M . Let ##\vec v_1## and ##\vec v_2## be the components of ##\vec v## . Which of the following is the correct interpretation for ##\vec v##?

I think this may be the right answer:
If we increase L by ##\vec v_1## and increase ##\theta## by ##\vec v_2## , then the robot will move 0.2 to the right and 0.1 up.

At first I thought the following choice was correct:
If we increase L by 0.2 and increase ##\theta## by 0.1 , then the robot will move ##\vec v_1## to the right and ##\vec v_2## up.
 
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Is the mathematical notation of a robotic arm so standardized that we are supposed to know what all this means? I don't.
 
Sorry, I should have sent an image.
 

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Or is my question silly? :(
 
Poetria said:
Or is my question silly? :(
Anyway I got it right. :)
 
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