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Galatea keeps form, proportions, surfaces, motion, scent, viewing conditions, calibration, and rights in separate layers so unlike kinds of data are not mixed together.

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

Authority links: System overview

Formal Specification

If you only need the worldbuilding context, you can stop here. The sections below contain formal definitions, fields, governance, and implementation details for deeper reference.

Nine-layer Overview

Start with the human meaning of each layer, while preserving the formal Layer code for implementation.

Layers 0–8
LayerFormal nameHuman meaning
0HeaderVersion, asset ID, source, right-handed XYZ coordinates, millimeter unit, precision, time, rights, hash, and compatibility.
1G-MeshFace / Body / Fine geometry and exchangeable mesh references.
2R-ProfileProportion and morphology references; proportion is not beauty.
3S-SkinSurface, skin, hair, and microstructure representation.
4K-MotionFacial micro-expression, posture, gait, and soft-tissue dynamics.
5P-ScentChemosensory / scent profiles and environmental dependence.
6L-ViewLighting, viewing, camera, and capture conditions.
7C-CalMeasurement instruments, calibration, error, and conformance records.
8RGTRights / Consent / Provenance and version lineage.