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Galatea describes geometry in millimeters with a fixed three-dimensional coordinate direction and records uncertainty separately so measurement precision is not mistaken for physical truth.
Story relation: The story directly uses the Galatea protocol and related embodiment technology, providing a narrative anchor for this standard. Algorithmic Love and the Centenarian Skin
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Formal Specification
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Start with Coordinate Direction
Galatea Standard 1.0 uses a fixed right-handed XYZ coordinate system so implementers share the same definition of right, up, and forward.
| Axis | Direction |
|---|---|
+X | Subject / object right |
+Y | Superior / up |
+Z | Anterior / forward |
| Concept | Normative rule |
|---|---|
| canonical geometry unit | mm |
| origin | Declared by a landmark or definition in the reference profile. |
| precision | Expressed through an uncertainty-driven record. |
| boundary | Measurement resolution must not be confused with physical truth. |