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

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The discussion revolves around interpreting the inverse matrix of a robot's arm, specifically in the context of how changes in certain parameters affect the robot's movement. The subject area includes linear algebra and robotics.

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  • Participants explore the implications of the inverse matrix in relation to the robot's movement, questioning the standardization of mathematical notation in robotics. There are attempts to clarify the interpretation of vector components related to the robot's parameters.

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The discussion includes various interpretations of the inverse matrix's implications, with some participants expressing uncertainty about the notation used. There is a mix of confidence and doubt regarding the correctness of interpretations presented.

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Some participants express confusion about the mathematical notation and its standardization, indicating a potential gap in shared understanding. Additionally, there is mention of an image that may provide further context, though it was not included in the discussion.

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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.
 
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Sorry, I should have sent an image.
 

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

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