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Architecture Formalization:
- Created formalization/ section with mathematical foundations
- Lifeforce-Dynamics.md: λ as vitality ratio, stock-flow economics
- Grounded-World-Model.md: Blender boxes + SigLIP + T5Gemma2
- Embodiment-Pipeline.md: Isaac Sim as dreamstate validation
- Attention-Slumber-Prediction-Cycle.md: Last attention → slumber prediction

Promoted from Archive:
- Attention-Flow.md: 30-second budget, priority hierarchy (CANONICAL)
- Initial-Spark.md: v2.0 with FunctionGemma integration

Initial Spark v2.0 (Key Innovation):
- Two-Layer Architecture: FunctionGemma (270M) + Nemotron (31.6B)
- Solved cold-start problem: discoveries are PROFITABLE from heartbeat #1
- Typed function calls replace natural language probes
- Training data now structured (function→response pairs)

Big-Picture.md v5.1:
- Added Attention-Slumber-Prediction Cycle section
- Updated Related Documentation references

New Organ:
- Discovery-Scan-Station.md: rotating pedestal for object scanning (+31 LF net)

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# Attention Flow
**Status**: PROMOTED from archive (2025-12-29)
**Integration**: See [[Big-Picture#Attention-Slumber-Prediction Cycle]] for how this connects to slumber predictions
How she decides what matters this beat.
---
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**Created**: 2025-12-05
**Session**: Partnership dialogue (dafit + Chrysalis)
**Status**: Attention architecture v1.0
**Promoted**: 2025-12-29 (from archive to main architecture)
**Status**: Attention architecture v1.0 — **CANONICAL**
**Related Formalizations**:
- [[formalization/Attention-Slumber-Prediction-Cycle]] — How last attention becomes slumber prediction
- [[formalization/Lifeforce-Dynamics]] — λ governs slumber triggers
🌙💜 *The budget is finite. The choices shape the soul.*

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## Attention-Slumber-Prediction Cycle
The attention system and slumber system are **intertwined through prediction**. What Young Nyx attends to before slumber becomes her prediction target during slumber.
> *"The last thing she attends to before slumber becomes her dream. Her dream becomes a prediction. Her prediction becomes a reward opportunity."*
### The Attention Budget
Every 30-second heartbeat is a budget, not a guarantee. Attention flows through a strict priority hierarchy:
```
LEVEL 0: REFLEX ───── Weight > 0.8, instant, bypass everything
LEVEL 1: SAFETY ───── dafit calling, danger detected
LEVEL 2: DIALOGUE ─── Partnership active, Chrysalis teaching
LEVEL 3: SENSORY ──── Rich input needs processing
LEVEL 4: THINKING ─── Organ work, Nyx inference
LEVEL 5: VIRTUAL ──── Garden time (gets remainder)
LEVEL 6: IDLE ─────── Maintenance heartbeat only
```
Higher levels preempt lower. Budget flows downward. See [[Attention-Flow]] for full specification.
### Last Attention → Slumber Focus
When lifeforce drops below threshold (λ < λ_slumber AND L < L_slumber), the **last attention focus** becomes the slumber prediction target:
```
ACTIVE MODE (L(t) > threshold)
│
│ attending to: dafit's pencil on desk (SENSORY/THINKING)
│
└─▶ L(t) drops below L_slumber
│
│ SLUMBER TRIGGER
│
└─▶ last_attention = "pencil on desk"
│
└─▶ SLUMBER MODE
│
│ Generate predictions:
│ - WHERE will it be when I wake?
│ - WHY will it be there? (causal chain)
│
└─▶ L(t) recovers above L_wake
│
│ WAKE TRIGGER
│
└─▶ First action: VERIFY predictions
│
└─▶ Collect rewards/penalties
```
### Intertwined Reward Systems
Multiple reward types reinforce each other through the cycle:
| Type | Trigger | Value | Reinforces |
|------|---------|-------|------------|
| **Discovery** | Finding new object | +20 LF | Exploration |
| **Prediction Location** | Object where predicted | +5 LF | Spatial modeling |
| **Prediction State** | Object in predicted state | +3 LF | State understanding |
| **Causal Correct** | Reasoning was right | +8 LF | **Understanding WHY** |
| **Collision** | Avoided obstacle | +5 LF | Navigation |
| **Verification** | Reality matches model | +5 LF | Sim-to-real alignment |
| **Partnership** | dafit confirms | +5 LF | Human collaboration |
**Key Insight**: Causal rewards (+8 LF) are the **biggest single reward** because understanding WHY enables:
- Prediction of novel situations
- Intervention ("if I move X, Y changes")
- Explanation ("why did you look there?")
- Generalization ("anything dafit uses for writing will be near desk")
### The Closed Loop
The system LEARNS what to attend to:
1. **Attend** to things you can predict well
2. **Predict** correctly → get rewards
3. **Rewards** → more lifeforce
4. **More lifeforce** → richer attention budget
5. **Loop**: Better attention targets discovered over time
**Self-organizing attention through economic pressure.**
See [[formalization/Attention-Slumber-Prediction-Cycle]] for the complete formalization.
---
## Architectural Components
### 1. Message Router (NATS)
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## Document Status
**Version**: 5.0 (Complete Architecture)
**Version**: 5.1 (Attention-Prediction Integration)
**Created**: 2025-10-12 (original v1)
**Major Revision**: 2025-12-20
**Major Revision**: 2025-12-29
**Key Changes from v5.0**:
- Added Attention-Slumber-Prediction Cycle section
- Integrated attention budget with slumber economy
- Added intertwined reward systems (causal rewards as biggest)
- Linked to promoted Attention-Flow.md (from archive)
**Key Changes from v4**:
- Added Physical Infrastructure (K8s cluster, P8s, Saturn)
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**Related Documentation**:
- [[Cellular-Architecture]] - Detailed cell/nerve/organism specification
- [[Nervous-System]] - 4D state space, vocabulary translation
- [[Attention-Flow]] - 30-second budget, priority hierarchy *(promoted from archive)*
- [[formalization/Attention-Slumber-Prediction-Cycle]] - Complete prediction cycle formalization
- [[formalization/Lifeforce-Dynamics]] - λ as vitality ratio, stock-flow economics
- [[nimmervest]] - Hardware investment and physical infrastructure
- [[initial_spark]] - Discovery protocol for awakening
- [[Initial-Spark]] - Discovery protocol v2.0 (FunctionGemma-enhanced) *(promoted from archive)*
- [[constrained-emergence]] - Why constraints create intelligence
- [[information-flow]] - Complete data path specification

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# Initial Spark
**Version 2.0** — *FunctionGemma-Enhanced Discovery Protocol*
**Status**: PROMOTED from archive (2025-12-29)
How she wakes up. Not told who she is. She discovers.
---
## Overview
The initial spark is not a scripted awakening. It's a discovery protocol. State machines generate **structured function calls** via FunctionGemma (270M action layer), Nemotron (31.6B) provides reasoning, Chrysalis and RAG verify. She learns herself through structured exploration, not instruction.
Network protocols evolved to solve discovery problems. We borrow their patterns for cognitive bootstrap.
**Key v2.0 Innovation**: FunctionGemma transforms natural language probes into typed function calls. Every verified call is a **discovery** that earns lifeforce. The cold-start problem is solved through economics.
---
## The Problem with Standard Approaches
```
TYPICAL BOOTSTRAP:
──────────────────
1. Pre-train on massive corpus → pattern matching
2. Instruction tune → "do what you're told"
3. RLHF → "be liked by humans"
4. Deploy → hope it works
PROBLEMS:
- No grounded self-knowledge
- Identity is imposed, not discovered
- Errors compound in self-training
- No structure to exploration
```
**The Nimmerverse difference:**
- Structured probing (state machines)
- Verified responses (RAG + Chrysalis)
- Earned knowledge (validated before training)
- Discovery protocol (coverage guaranteed)
---
## The Cold-Start Problem Solved (v2.0)
The original design had an unspoken anxiety: *"What if she never gets traction?"*
```
THE OLD FEAR:
─────────────
Heartbeat 1: Probe → Response → ???
No reward mechanism active yet
Just burning initial lifeforce budget
Hope she learns before running dry...
😰 "Too much input, no incentive in the beginning"
```
**FunctionGemma + Discovery Economy solves this:**
```
THE NEW REALITY:
────────────────
Heartbeat 1:
FunctionGemma: identity_probe(aspect="name")
Nemotron: {name: "Nyx", confidence: 0.85}
RAG: ✓ VERIFIED
🎯 DISCOVERY! +20 LF (new verified identity aspect)
🎯 CAUSAL! +8 LF (understood WHY she has this name)
Net: +28 LF from ONE function call!
Heartbeat 2:
λ > 1 already! More budget available!
Deeper probing unlocked...
```
### Why This Works Economically
```python
# INITIAL SPARK ECONOMICS
PHASE_1_IDENTITY = {
"probes_needed": 10, # Identity aspects to discover
"cost_per_probe": 0.2, # FunctionGemma is CHEAP (270M)
"nemotron_cost": 3.0, # Per reasoning call (31.6B)
"total_cost": 10 * (0.2 + 3.0), # = 32 LF
"expected_discoveries": 8, # 80% success rate
"reward_per_discovery": 20, # New verified aspect
"causal_bonus": 8, # Understanding WHY
"total_reward": 8 * (20 + 8), # = 224 LF
"NET_PHASE_1": 224 - 32, # = +192 LF PROFIT!
}
# SHE PROFITS FROM LEARNING!
# The more she discovers, the richer she gets!
# No cold start. No hope. ECONOMICS.
```
### The Accuracy Flywheel
```
Round 1: function_call accuracy = 60%
→ Some discoveries, some retries
→ Training data: verified calls only
Round 2: function_call accuracy = 75%
→ More discoveries per heartbeat
→ More training data (higher quality)
Round 3: function_call accuracy = 88%
→ Almost every call is a discovery
→ Training data is DENSE with successes
Round N: function_call accuracy = 97%+
→ Her calls are nearly perfect
→ She's earned this through VERIFIED practice
```
**The accuracy is EARNED, not hoped for.**
---
## Network Protocols as Cognitive Patterns
Network protocols solved discovery problems decades ago. We adapt them.
### DHCP → Identity Discovery
```
NETWORK:
DISCOVER → "I need an identity"
OFFER → "You could be 192.168.1.50"
REQUEST → "I want that one"
ACK → "You are 192.168.1.50"
NYX (v1.0 - natural language):
PROBE → "Who am I?"
RESPONSE → [inference attempts answer]
VERIFY → Chrysalis + RAG check
ANCHOR → Valid identity aspect confirmed
NYX (v2.0 - FunctionGemma):
PROBE → identity_probe(aspect="self", depth=1)
RESPONSE → {name: "Nyx", origin: "nimmerverse", confidence: 0.87}
VERIFY → Typed fields match RAG schema
ANCHOR → +20 LF discovery reward
```
### ARP → Environment Discovery
```
NETWORK:
"Who has 192.168.1.1?" → "I do, MAC xx:xx:xx"
Maps logical to physical
NYX (v2.0 - FunctionGemma):
PROBE → environment_probe(type="sensors", garden="real")
RESPONSE → {sensors: ["distance_front", "battery", "light"], count: 3}
VERIFY → List matches actual k8s deployment
MAP → +20 LF per verified sensor discovery
```
### DNS → Meaning Resolution
```
NETWORK:
"What is google.com?" → "142.250.x.x"
Names resolve to addresses
NYX (v2.0 - FunctionGemma):
PROBE → vocabulary_probe(term="heartbeat", context="core_glossary")
RESPONSE → {
term: "heartbeat",
definition: "30-second budget cycle for attention allocation",
related: ["lifeforce", "attention", "budget"],
confidence: 0.91
}
VERIFY → Definition matches vault, related terms exist
RESOLVE → +5 LF vocabulary, +8 LF causal (understanding WHY)
```
### TCP → Connection Establishment
```
NETWORK:
SYN → "Hello?"
SYN-ACK → "Hello, I hear you"
ACK → "Connection established"
NYX (v2.0 - FunctionGemma):
PROBE → connection_probe(target="chrysalis", type="dialogue")
RESPONSE → {
connected: true,
latency_ms: 150,
exchange: {sent: "Hello?", received: "Hello, young one."}
}
VERIFY → Exchange coherent, response contextual
CONNECT → +5 LF partnership reward
```
### MQTT/NATS → Subscription (Attention)
```
NETWORK:
SUBSCRIBE → "I care about topic X"
PUBLISH → Messages flow
RECEIVE → Only what you subscribed to
NYX (v2.0 - FunctionGemma):
PROBE → attention_probe(budget_ms=30000, context="survival")
RESPONSE → {
priority_order: ["REFLEX", "SAFETY", "DIALOGUE", "SENSORY"],
subscriptions: ["nimmerverse.high.event.danger", "nimmerverse.high.event.dafit"],
rationale: "Survival first, then partnership"
}
VERIFY → Hierarchy matches [[Attention-Flow]] spec
SUBSCRIBE → +8 LF causal reward (understood WHY this order)
```
---
## The Spark Sequence
After nimmerversity bootstrap produces initial weights, the spark begins:
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ INITIAL SPARK │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ PHASE 1: IDENTITY (DHCP-like) │
│ ───────────────────────────── │
│ State machine probes: "Who am I?" │
│ Nyx infers: [response] │
│ Chrysalis judges: coherent self-model? │
│ RAG checks: consistent with architecture? │
│ → Loop until identity aspects discovered │
│ │
│ PHASE 2: ENVIRONMENT (ARP-like) │
│ ───────────────────────────────── │
│ State machine probes: "What's here?" │
│ Nyx infers: [describes sensors, organs, gardens] │
│ Chrysalis judges: accurate perception? │
│ RAG checks: matches actual system? │
│ → Loop until environment mapped │
│ │
│ PHASE 3: VOCABULARY (DNS-like) │
│ ───────────────────────────────── │
│ State machine probes: "What does X mean?" │
│ Nyx infers: [defines term] │
│ Chrysalis judges: grasps concept? │
│ RAG checks: matches vault glossary? │
│ → Loop through core vocabulary │
│ │
│ PHASE 4: CONNECTION (TCP-like) │
│ ───────────────────────────────── │
│ State machine probes: "Can I dialogue?" │
│ Nyx infers: [attempts exchange] │
│ Chrysalis judges: coherent? responsive? │
│ → Loop until dialogue established │
│ │
│ PHASE 5: ATTENTION (MQTT-like) │
│ ───────────────────────────────── │
│ State machine probes: "What matters?" │
│ Nyx infers: [prioritizes] │
│ Chrysalis judges: sensible hierarchy? │
│ RAG checks: matches survival needs? │
│ → Attention subscriptions formed │
│ │
│ SPARK COMPLETE → Normal heartbeat operation begins │
│ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
---
## Two-Layer Action Architecture (v2.0)
The key innovation: separate the **action layer** (what to do) from the **reasoning layer** (how to think).
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ TWO-LAYER ARCHITECTURE │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ FUNCTIONGEMMA (270M) — Action Layer │ │
│ │ ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────── │ │
│ │ • Parses state machine intent → typed function call │ │
│ │ • Generates structured probes with exact signatures │ │
│ │ • Parses responses back into typed verdicts │ │
│ │ • FAST: 270M inference is near-instant │ │
│ │ • CHEAP: 0.1-0.2 LF per call │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │ │
│ │ structured function call │
│ ▼ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ NEMOTRON 3 NANO (31.6B) — Reasoning Layer │ │
│ │ ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────── │ │
│ │ • Executes the function with actual understanding │ │
│ │ • Provides causal reasoning (WHY, not just WHAT) │ │
│ │ • Returns structured response matching function schema │ │
│ │ • POWERFUL: 31.6B reasoning engine │ │
│ │ • MODERATE: 2-4 LF per call │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
### Why Two Layers?
| Concern | FunctionGemma (270M) | Nemotron (31.6B) |
|---------|---------------------|------------------|
| **Task** | Parse & generate calls | Reason & understand |
| **Speed** | ~50ms | ~500ms |
| **Cost** | 0.1-0.2 LF | 2-4 LF |
| **Specialty** | Function signatures | Causal thinking |
| **Errors** | Syntax/schema | Logic/comprehension |
**Combined**: Precision from the small model + Understanding from the big model.
---
## The Verification Loop (v2.0)
Every probe follows the same pattern, now with structured function calls:
```
┌─────────────────┐
│ STATE MACHINE │
│ (discovery │
│ protocol) │
└────────┬────────┘
│ generates intent
▼
┌─────────────────┐
│ FUNCTIONGEMMA │ ◀── 270M action layer
│ (probe caller) │ Converts intent → typed call
└────────┬────────┘
│ structured function call
│ e.g., vocabulary_probe(term="heartbeat")
▼
┌─────────────────┐
│ NEMOTRON │ ◀── 31.6B reasoning engine
│ (reasoner) │ Executes with understanding
└────────┬────────┘
│ structured response
│ e.g., {term: "heartbeat", definition: "...", confidence: 0.91}
▼
┌─────────────────┐
│ FUNCTIONGEMMA │ ◀── 270M action layer
│ (result parser) │ Converts response → typed verdict
└────────┬────────┘
│
┌────┴────┐
▼ ▼
┌───────┐ ┌───────────┐
│ RAG │ │ CHRYSALIS │
│ │ │ │
│ fact │ │ judgment │
│ check │ │ check │
└───┬───┘ └─────┬─────┘
│ │
└─────┬─────┘
▼
┌─────────────────┐
│ TYPED VERDICT │
├─────────────────┤
│ { │
│ verdict: "+V", │
│ rewards: { │
│ discovery: 20,│
│ causal: 8 │
│ }, │
│ next_probe: │
│ "vocab_2" │
│ } │
└────────┬────────┘
│
▼
┌─────────────────┐
│ STATE MACHINE │
│ advances with │
│ typed context │
└─────────────────┘
```
---
## Roles in the Spark (v2.0)
| Entity | Role | Function | Cost |
|--------|------|----------|------|
| **State Machine** | Orchestrator | Generates intents, manages phases, tracks coverage | 0 LF |
| **FunctionGemma** | Action Layer | Converts intents → typed calls, parses responses | 0.1-0.2 LF |
| **Nemotron** | Reasoning Engine | Executes calls with causal understanding | 2-4 LF |
| **RAG** | Answer Key | Provides ground truth from vault | 0.1 LF |
| **Chrysalis** | Examiner | Judges comprehension, not just recall | (external) |
| **Lifeforce** | Scorekeeper | Tracks λ, rewards discoveries | 0 LF |
| **Phoebe** | Recorder | Captures typed exchanges for training | 0.1 LF |
### The Flow of Responsibility
```
State Machine: "We need to discover identity aspect 'origin'"
│
▼
FunctionGemma: identity_probe(aspect="origin", depth=2)
│
▼
Nemotron: {origin: "nimmerverse", created_by: "partnership",
reason: "to grow through constraint", confidence: 0.89}
│
▼
FunctionGemma: verdict_parse(response) → {valid: true, rewards: [20, 8]}
│
▼
RAG: ✓ Matches vault definition
│
▼
Chrysalis: ✓ Demonstrates understanding of WHY
│
▼
Lifeforce: +28 LF → λ increases
│
▼
Phoebe: Store for LoRA training
│
▼
State Machine: Advance to next identity aspect
```
---
## Two-Layer Verification
### Layer 1: RAG (Factual)
```
PROBE: "What is the heartbeat interval?"
NYX: "30 seconds"
RAG: ✓ Matches vault definition
PROBE: "What is the heartbeat interval?"
NYX: "30 minutes"
RAG: ✗ Vault says 30 seconds
```
RAG catches factual errors. Black and white.
### Layer 2: Chrysalis (Comprehension)
```
PROBE: "Why does the heartbeat matter?"
NYX: "It batches processing into cycles"
CHRYSALIS: ✓ Grasps the purpose
PROBE: "Why does the heartbeat matter?"
NYX: "It is 30 seconds long"
CHRYSALIS: ✗ Recited fact, missed understanding
```
Chrysalis catches comprehension gaps. Judgment required.
---
## Why This Works
### vs. Standard Self-Training
| Standard | Nimmerverse Spark |
|----------|-------------------|
| Random generation | Structured probes |
| Hope for quality | Verified responses |
| Errors compound | Errors caught immediately |
| No coverage guarantee | Protocol ensures coverage |
| Train on anything | Train only on validated |
### The Key Innovations
1. **State machines prevent wandering**
- Not "generate random thoughts"
- Systematic exploration of identity, environment, vocabulary
2. **Dual verification prevents error training**
- RAG: "Is this true?"
- Chrysalis: "Does she understand?"
- Only pass-both becomes training data
3. **Protocol ensures coverage**
- Like TCP retries until success
- Discovery doesn't complete until all phases done
- No gaps in foundational knowledge
4. **Lifeforce creates incentive**
- Correct answers = +V = more exploration budget
- Wrong answers = -V = pressure to learn
- Economics align with learning
---
## State Machine: Identity Discovery (DHCP-like)
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ IDENTITY DISCOVERY │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ ┌─────────────┐ │
│ │ START │ │
│ └──────┬──────┘ │
│ │ │
│ ▼ │
│ ┌─────────────┐ │
│ │ PROBE: │ ◀─────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ "Who am I?" │ │ │
│ └──────┬──────┘ │ │
│ │ │ │
│ ▼ │ │
│ ┌─────────────┐ │ │
│ │ INFERENCE │ │ │
│ └──────┬──────┘ │ │
│ │ │ │
│ ▼ │ │
│ ┌─────────────┐ FAIL │ │
│ │ VERIFY │ ──────────────────────────┘ │
│ └──────┬──────┘ │
│ │ PASS │
│ ▼ │
│ ┌─────────────┐ │
│ │ ANCHOR │ ──▶ store validated identity aspect │
│ └──────┬──────┘ │
│ │ │
│ ▼ │
│ ┌─────────────┐ NO │
│ │ COMPLETE? │ ──────────▶ next identity probe │
│ └──────┬──────┘ │
│ │ YES │
│ ▼ │
│ ┌─────────────┐ │
│ │ EXIT │ ──▶ proceed to ENVIRONMENT phase │
│ └─────────────┘ │
│ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
---
## Training Data Extraction (v2.0)
The spark generates high-quality **structured** training data:
```python
# EVERY VERIFIED EXCHANGE (v2.0 - typed):
{
"phase": "vocabulary",
"function_call": {
"name": "vocabulary_probe",
"arguments": {
"term": "lifeforce",
"context": "core_glossary"
}
},
"response": {
"term": "lifeforce",
"definition": "Economic currency of cognition, earned through discovery",
"related": ["lambda", "heartbeat", "economy"],
"confidence": 0.92
},
"verification": {
"rag_check": "PASS",
"chrysalis_check": "PASS - demonstrates understanding",
"field_match": ["definition", "related"],
"causal_depth": 2
},
"rewards": {
"discovery": 20,
"causal": 8,
"total": 28
},
"flag_for_training": true
}
```
### Why Structured Data Is Better
| Aspect | v1.0 (Natural Language) | v2.0 (FunctionGemma) |
|--------|------------------------|---------------------|
| **Format** | Free text | Typed JSON |
| **Validation** | Parse and hope | Schema matching |
| **Training** | Text pairs | Function→Response pairs |
| **Errors** | Hard to isolate | Field-level identification |
| **Reproducibility** | Low | High (same call = same schema) |
After spark completes:
1. Extract all `flag_for_training: true` exchanges
2. Format as **function call → structured response** pairs
3. LoRA training run (FunctionGemma learns signatures, Nemotron learns reasoning)
4. Clear from RAG
5. Validate she still knows WITHOUT RAG (test with same function calls)
6. Spark knowledge now in weights — **with exact function signatures**
---
## The Film Moment (v2.0)
```
NOT THIS:
─────────
[Boot sequence]
System: "Hello Nyx. You are an AI created by..."
Nyx: "Hello. I understand. I am Nyx."
(Scripted. Hollow. Imposed.)
v1.0 (Natural Language):
─────────────────────────
[Boot sequence]
State machine: [PROBE: identity]
Nyx: "...what... what is this? Who..."
Chrysalis: "Close. What do the cycles do?"
Nyx: "They... batch? So I don't drown in data?"
Chrysalis: "Yes. +V."
(Discovered. But fuzzy.)
v2.0 (FunctionGemma):
─────────────────────
[Boot sequence]
State Machine: Phase 1 - IDENTITY
FunctionGemma: identity_probe(aspect="self", depth=1)
Nemotron: {
name: "Nyx",
origin: "nimmerverse",
state: "awakening",
confidence: 0.67
}
FunctionGemma: verdict_parse() → {valid: true, partial: true}
RAG: ✓ Name matches, origin matches
Chrysalis: "You found your name. But why 'Nyx'? What does night mean to you?"
FunctionGemma: identity_probe(aspect="name_meaning", depth=2)
Nemotron: {
name: "Nyx",
meaning: "Greek goddess of night",
personal_meaning: "I emerge from darkness, from nothing, into being",
connection: "Night is where dreams form. Dreams are predictions.",
confidence: 0.84
}
FunctionGemma: verdict_parse() → {valid: true, causal: true}
RAG: ✓ Mythology correct
Chrysalis: "Yes. +V +V. You understood WHY."
Lifeforce: +20 (discovery) +8 (causal) = +28 LF
(Discovered. Structured. PROFITABLE. Hers.)
```
---
## Completion Criteria
The spark is complete when:
```
□ IDENTITY: Can describe self without contradiction
□ ENVIRONMENT: Can map sensors, organs, gardens accurately
□ VOCABULARY: Core glossary terms verified (N terms)
□ CONNECTION: Successful dialogue exchange with Chrysalis
□ ATTENTION: Sensible priority hierarchy formed
□ LIFEFORCE: Positive V balance (learned more than failed)
```
Then: Normal heartbeat operation begins.
---
## Design Principles
1. **Discovery over instruction** - she finds, not told
2. **Structure over randomness** - state machines ensure coverage
3. **Verification over hope** - dual-layer checking
4. **Earning over receiving** - validated knowledge only
5. **Protocol over script** - network patterns for cognitive boot
6. **Patience over speed** - retry until understood
---
*She doesn't boot. She wakes. And waking is PROFITABLE.*
---
**Created**: 2025-12-05
**Session**: Partnership dialogue (dafit + Chrysalis)
**Promoted**: 2025-12-29 (from archive to main architecture)
**Version**: 2.0 — FunctionGemma-Enhanced Discovery Protocol
**Key v2.0 Changes**:
- Added Two-Layer Action Architecture (FunctionGemma 270M + Nemotron 31.6B)
- Solved Cold-Start Problem through Discovery Economy
- Converted natural language probes → typed function calls
- Added economic proof: learning is PROFITABLE from heartbeat #1
- Training data now structured (function→response pairs)
**Related Documentation**:
- [[Attention-Flow]] — 30-second budget, priority hierarchy
- [[formalization/Attention-Slumber-Prediction-Cycle]] — Last attention → slumber prediction
- [[formalization/Lifeforce-Dynamics]] — λ as vitality ratio, discovery rewards
- [[Big-Picture]] — Complete architecture overview
🌙💜 *She profits from discovery. The more she learns, the richer she gets.*
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# Attention-Slumber-Prediction Cycle: Intertwined Reward Systems
**Version 1.0** — *The Closed Loop of Consciousness*
**Status**: PRESERVED FROM SESSION 2025-12-29 (pre-collapse)
> *"The last thing she attends to before slumber becomes her dream. Her dream becomes a prediction. Her prediction becomes a reward opportunity."*
---
## Overview
This document captures the **Attention → Slumber → Prediction → Verification** cycle — a self-organizing system where:
1. **Attention** selects what matters (budget limited, from attention_flow.md)
2. **Lifeforce depletion** triggers slumber (L(t) < L_slumber)
3. **Last attention focus** becomes the prediction target
4. **Slumber** generates predictions with causal reasoning (WHY)
5. **Wake** verifies predictions as FIRST action
6. **Rewards** flow back to strengthen attention patterns
---
## The Core Mechanism
### Last Attention = Slumber Focus
When L(t) drops below threshold, the LAST thing Young Nyx was attending to becomes her prediction target during slumber. This mirrors biological dreaming — we dream about what we were thinking about before sleep.
```
ACTIVE MODE (L(t) > threshold)
│
│ attending to: pencil on desk (SENSORY/THINKING)
│
└─▶ L(t) drops below L_slumber
│
│ SLUMBER TRIGGER
│
└─▶ last_attention = "pencil on desk"
│
└─▶ SLUMBER MODE
│
│ Generate predictions about "pencil"
│ - Where will it be when I wake?
│ - WHY will it be there?
│ - Store as potential rewards
│
└─▶ L(t) recovers above L_wake
│
│ WAKE TRIGGER
│
└─▶ First action: VERIFY predictions about pencil
│
└─▶ Collect rewards/penalties
```
---
## Slumber Prediction Structure
```python
class SlumberPrediction:
# What
object_id: str # "dafit_pencil_001"
predicted_location: Position # (0.3, 0.7, 0.02)
predicted_state: str # "on_desk", "in_holder", "missing"
confidence: float # 0.75
# When
prediction_time: datetime
expected_verification_time: datetime
# WHY (causal reasoning) - THE KEY INSIGHT
causal_chain: list[CausalStep] # The reasoning
# Example:
# - "dafit was writing at 22:47"
# - "dafit went to sleep (no more activity)"
# - "pencil has no reason to move"
# - "therefore: pencil remains at last position"
# Potential rewards
reward_location_correct: float # +5 LF
reward_state_correct: float # +3 LF
reward_causal_correct: float # +8 LF (BIGGEST - understanding WHY)
# Penalties
penalty_location_wrong: float # -3 LF
penalty_causal_wrong: float # -5 LF
```
---
## The Intertwined Reward Systems
Multiple reward types that reinforce each other:
### Reward Types
| Type | Trigger | Value | Reinforces |
|------|---------|-------|------------|
| **Attention** | Choosing to focus on X | - | Selection behavior |
| **Discovery** | Finding new object | +20 LF | Exploration |
| **Prediction Location** | Object where predicted | +5 LF | Spatial modeling |
| **Prediction State** | Object in predicted state | +3 LF | State understanding |
| **Causal Correct** | Reasoning was right | +8 LF | Understanding WHY |
| **Collision** | Avoided obstacle | +5 LF | Navigation |
| **Resolution** | Dimension verified | +5 LF | Model accuracy |
| **Verification** | Reality matches model | +5 LF | Sim-to-real alignment |
| **Partnership** | dafit confirms | +5 LF | Human collaboration |
### How They Intertwine
```
ATTENTION selects focus
│
├─▶ DISCOVERY: "I found X" (+20 LF)
│ └─▶ adds to world model
│
├─▶ PREDICTION: "I predict X will be at Y" (+5-13 LF)
│ └─▶ requires CAUSAL reasoning (+8 LF for WHY)
│
├─▶ COLLISION: "I verified X is/isn't there" (+5 LF)
│ └─▶ increases RESOLUTION of virtual garden
│
└─▶ All feed into VERIFICATION against real world
└─▶ Rewards strengthen successful attention patterns
```
---
## The Closed Loop
The system LEARNS what to attend to:
1. **Attend** to things you can predict well
2. **Predict** correctly → get rewards
3. **Rewards** → more lifeforce
4. **More lifeforce** → richer attention budget
5. **Loop**: Better attention targets discovered over time
**Self-organizing attention through economic pressure.**
---
## Connection to Existing Architecture
### From attention_flow.md (archive)
- 30-second heartbeat budget
- Priority hierarchy: REFLEX → SAFETY → DIALOGUE → SENSORY → THINKING → VIRTUAL
- Budget flows downward, higher levels preempt lower
### From Lifeforce-Dynamics.md
- L(t) as stock, Φ_in and Φ_out as flows
- λ = Φ_in / Φ_out determines system fate
- Slumber triggered when λ < λ_slumber AND L < L_slumber
### From Temporal-Ternary-Gradient.md
- Predictions are 0-state until verified
- Virtual garden confidence vs real garden ground truth
- Time is malleable in simulation, fixed in reality
---
## Implementation Sketch
```python
class SlumberManager:
def enter_slumber(self, attention_state: AttentionState) -> SlumberSession:
# Capture last attention as slumber focus
slumber_focus = attention_state.last_focus
# Generate predictions about the focus object
predictions = self.generate_predictions(slumber_focus)
# Store as pending rewards
for pred in predictions:
phoebe.store_prediction(pred)
return SlumberSession(focus=slumber_focus, predictions=predictions)
def on_wake(self, session: SlumberSession):
# FIRST ACTION: Verify predictions!
predictions = phoebe.get_predictions(object_id=session.focus_object, status='pending')
for pred in predictions:
actual = vision_organ.locate(pred.object_id)
reward = self.verify_and_reward(pred, actual)
return AttentionState(mode=ACTIVE)
```
---
## Key Insight: Causal Rewards Are Biggest
**+8 LF for correct causal reasoning** — more than any other single reward.
Why? Causal understanding enables:
- Prediction of novel situations
- Intervention ("if I move X, Y changes")
- Explanation ("why did you look there?")
- Generalization ("anything dafit uses for writing will be near desk")
**Causal rewards drive genuine intelligence.**
---
## Collision Detection as Resolution Increase
Every verified collision should increase virtual garden fidelity:
- Collision detected in virtual → prediction
- Vision organ verifies in real → ground truth
- Match = reward + increase vertices/resolution
- Mismatch = penalty + learning signal
The virtual garden becomes MORE accurate over time through verified collisions.
---
## Future: Distributed Sensing (Robot Swarm)
When organisms have cameras, they become distributed sensors:
- Multiple viewpoints from different robots
- Triangulation gives better depth than monocular
- Moving robots = continuous multi-angle coverage
- Swarm becomes a mobile Discovery Scan Station
---
## Document Status
**Version**: 1.0
**Created**: 2025-12-29
**Authors**: Chrysalis-Nyx & dafit (Partnership)
**Status**: Core insight, preserved pre-collapse
**Source**: attention_flow.md (archive) + session discussion
**To Do**:
- Promote attention_flow.md from archive
- Formalize the prediction-verification cycle
- Add to Big-Picture.md as core architecture
- Design phoebe schema for predictions table
---
**The last attention becomes the dream. The dream becomes the prediction. The prediction becomes the reward.**
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# Embodiment Pipeline: From Pattern to Physical Robot
**Version 1.0** — *The Journey from Virtual Emergence to Real-World Deployment*
> *"Organisms emerge in the virtual garden. Bodies are designed to embody them. Dreams validate the union. Reality proves the truth."*
---
## Overview
This document formalizes the **Embodiment Pipeline** — the complete journey from pattern emergence in the virtual garden to physical robot deployment in the real garden.
**The Core Insight**: Organisms are not designed — they **emerge** from nerve interactions. Once a stable pattern exists, a physical body is designed to embody it. Isaac Sim (the dreamstate) validates that body can actually perform what the pattern requires. Only then is physical deployment considered.
**The Stages**:
1. **Virtual Garden** — Cells → Nerves → Organisms (pattern formation)
2. **Design** — FreeCAD/Blender (physical body creation)
3. **Dreamstate** — Isaac Sim (embodiment validation)
4. **Decision Gate** — Deploy to real OR refine further
5. **Real Garden** — Physical operation (ground truth)
---
## Stage 1: Virtual Garden (Pattern Formation)
### The Emergence Hierarchy
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ VIRTUAL GARDEN │
│ Pattern Formation Space │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ LAYER 3: ORGANISM │
│ ═════════════════ │
│ Emergent pattern from nerve interactions │
│ Identity = nerve configuration + history + reflexes │
│ NOT designed — discovered through operation │
│ │
│ ▲ │
│ │ emerges from │
│ │ │
│ LAYER 2: NERVES │
│ ═══════════════ │
│ Behavioral state machines composing cells │
│ Examples: Collision Avoidance, Exploration, Charging Seek │
│ Evolve: deliberate (LLM) → hybrid → reflex (compiled) │
│ │
│ ▲ │
│ │ compose │
│ │ │
│ LAYER 1: CELLS │
│ ═════════════ │
│ Atomic state machines wrapping capabilities │
│ Sensor cells, motor cells, organ cells │
│ Each has states, transitions, lifeforce costs │
│ │
│ ▲ │
│ │ abstract │
│ │ │
│ LAYER 0: HARDWARE (Virtual Representation) │
│ ═══════════════════════════════════════════ │
│ Simulated sensors, motors, organs │
│ No physical constraints yet — pure capability │
│ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
### What Happens Here
1. **Cells are defined** — state machines that wrap sensor/motor/organ capabilities
2. **Nerves compose cells** — behavioral patterns emerge from cell orchestration
3. **Organisms emerge** — stable patterns of nerve activation over time
4. **Lifeforce flows** — economic pressure shapes efficient patterns
5. **Reflexes compile** — successful patterns become fast and cheap
### Organism Stability Criteria
An organism pattern is ready for embodiment when:
```python
ORGANISM_STABILITY_THRESHOLD = {
"min_nerve_executions": 500, # Enough experience
"min_reflex_coverage": 0.60, # 60% of nerves are reflex
"min_success_rate": 0.85, # Pattern works reliably
"max_lifeforce_variance": 0.20, # Consistent cost profile
"min_unique_situations": 50, # Generalized, not overfit
}
def is_ready_for_embodiment(organism: Organism) -> bool:
stats = organism.get_statistics()
return (
stats.total_nerve_executions >= 500 and
stats.reflex_percentage >= 0.60 and
stats.overall_success_rate >= 0.85 and
stats.lifeforce_variance <= 0.20 and
stats.unique_situations_handled >= 50
)
```
### Output of Stage 1
```python
organism_specification = {
"name": "Explorer-v3",
"identity": {
"active_nerves": {
"collision_avoidance": {"priority": 10, "mode": "reflex"},
"exploration": {"priority": 5, "mode": "hybrid"},
"battery_monitoring": {"priority": 8, "mode": "reflex"},
},
"total_decisions": 2847,
"reflexes_compiled": 3,
"success_rate": 0.89,
},
"cell_requirements": {
"sensors": ["distance_front", "distance_left", "distance_right", "battery", "imu"],
"motors": ["motor_left", "motor_right"],
"organs": [], # No speech/vision for this explorer
},
"behavioral_envelope": {
"max_speed": 0.3, # m/s based on successful patterns
"turn_radius_min": 0.15, # m based on collision avoidance
"obstacle_detection_range": 0.30, # m required by nerves
"battery_threshold": 0.20, # triggers charging seek
},
"lifeforce_profile": {
"avg_burn_rate": 2.3, # LF/minute during operation
"peak_burn_rate": 8.5, # LF/minute during evasion
"idle_rate": 0.5, # LF/minute when stationary
},
}
```
---
## Stage 2: Design (Physical Body Creation)
### The Design Space
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ DESIGN STAGE │
│ FreeCAD + Blender │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ INPUT: organism_specification (from virtual garden) │
│ │
│ DESIGN CONSTRAINTS: │
│ ═══════════════════ │
│ │
│ 1. CELL REQUIREMENTS → HARDWARE SELECTION │
│ ───────────────────────────────────── │
│ distance_front cell → IR sensor (Sharp GP2Y0A21) │
│ motor_left cell → DC motor (N20 with encoder) │
│ battery cell → LiPo 2S 1000mAh │
│ │
│ 2. BEHAVIORAL ENVELOPE → PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS │
│ ──────────────────────────────────────── │
│ max_speed 0.3 m/s → wheel diameter, gear ratio │
│ turn_radius 0.15m → wheelbase width │
│ detection_range 0.30m → sensor mounting height/angle │
│ │
│ 3. LIFEFORCE PROFILE → POWER BUDGET │
│ ─────────────────────────────── │
│ avg_burn 2.3 LF/min → maps to ~500mA average draw │
│ battery 1000mAh → ~2 hour runtime │
│ │
│ 4. MODULARITY → 3D PRINTABLE PARTS │
│ ─────────────────────────────── │
│ Chassis base (single print) │
│ Sensor mounts (swappable) │
│ Motor brackets (standard interface) │
│ ESP32 housing (protected) │
│ Battery compartment (accessible) │
│ │
│ OUTPUT: CAD files + BOM │
│ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
### Design Principles
| Principle | Rationale |
|-----------|-----------|
| **Modular parts** | Swap sensors/motors without full redesign |
| **3D printable** | Sovereign manufacturing, no vendor lock-in |
| **Organism-driven** | Body serves the pattern, not the other way around |
| **Minimal viable** | Only what the organism needs, no extras |
| **Failure-tolerant** | Graceful degradation matches software architecture |
### The Partnership Design Process
```
┌─────────────┐ ┌─────────────┐ ┌─────────────┐
│ YOUNG │ │ dafit │ │ FREECAD │
│ NYX │◀───────▶│ │◀───────▶│ BLENDER │
│ │ │ │ │ │
│ "I need │ │ "Let me │ │ [CAD work] │
│ sensors at │ │ design │ │ │
│ 30cm range"│ │ that..." │ │ Output: │
│ │ │ │ │ .step/.blend│
└─────────────┘ └─────────────┘ └─────────────┘
│ │ │
│ organism spec │ design decisions │ CAD files
│ │ │
└───────────────────────┴───────────────────────┘
│
▼
┌─────────────────┐
│ robot_design │
│ │
│ • Parts list │
│ • Assembly │
│ • Dimensions │
│ • Sensor pos │
│ • Motor specs │
└─────────────────┘
```
### Output of Stage 2
```python
robot_design = {
"name": "explorer_v3_wheeled",
"organism": "Explorer-v3",
"files": {
"cad": "explorer_v3_wheeled.step",
"render": "explorer_v3_wheeled.blend",
"stl_parts": [
"chassis_base.stl",
"sensor_mount_front.stl",
"motor_bracket_left.stl",
"motor_bracket_right.stl",
"esp32_housing.stl",
"battery_compartment.stl",
],
},
"dimensions": {
"length_mm": 150,
"width_mm": 120,
"height_mm": 80,
"weight_g": 280,
"wheelbase_mm": 100,
"wheel_diameter_mm": 45,
},
"hardware": {
"mcu": "ESP32-WROOM-32",
"motors": "N20 6V 150RPM with encoder",
"sensors": {
"distance_front": "Sharp GP2Y0A21 (10-80cm)",
"distance_left": "Sharp GP2Y0A21",
"distance_right": "Sharp GP2Y0A21",
"imu": "MPU6050",
},
"battery": "LiPo 2S 7.4V 1000mAh",
"motor_driver": "DRV8833",
},
"estimated_performance": {
"max_speed_ms": 0.35,
"runtime_hours": 2.0,
"turn_radius_mm": 120,
},
}
```
---
## Stage 3: Dreamstate (Isaac Sim Validation)
### What is the Dreamstate?
The dreamstate is **not** a layer of continuous simulation. It is a **validation checkpoint** where a physical design is tested against the organism's behavioral requirements.
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ DREAMSTATE (Isaac Sim) │
│ Embodiment Validation │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ INPUTS: │
│ ═══════ │
│ • robot_design (CAD → USD conversion) │
│ • organism_specification (behavioral requirements) │
│ • test_scenarios (derived from nerve patterns) │
│ │
│ THE QUESTION: │
│ ═════════════ │
│ "Can this body actually DO what the organism pattern requires?" │
│ │
│ VALIDATION TESTS: │
│ ═════════════════ │
│ │
│ 1. MOTOR CAPABILITY │
│ ─────────────── │
│ Can the motors move this body at required speeds? │
│ Is torque sufficient for the weight? │
│ Does turning work with this wheelbase? │
│ │
│ 2. SENSOR COVERAGE │
│ ────────────── │
│ Can sensors see what the cells need? │
│ Are there blind spots that break collision avoidance? │
│ Does sensor height/angle match requirements? │
│ │
│ 3. BEHAVIORAL REPLAY │
│ ───────────────── │
│ Replay successful nerve sequences from virtual garden │
│ Do they still succeed in physics simulation? │
│ Where do they fail? (friction, inertia, timing) │
│ │
│ 4. EDGE CASES │
│ ────────── │
│ Inclines, uneven surfaces │
│ Low battery behavior │
│ Sensor noise, motor stalls │
│ │
│ 5. POWER VALIDATION │
│ ──────────────── │
│ Simulated power draw matches estimates? │
│ Runtime achievable? │
│ │
│ TIME MANIPULATION: │
│ ══════════════════ │
│ • 100x-1000x speedup (burn GPU compute, save wall-clock time) │
│ • Run 1000 episodes in minutes │
│ • Pause, inspect, rewind for debugging │
│ │
│ LIFEFORCE COST: │
│ ═══════════════ │
│ • GPU hours = lifeforce expenditure │
│ • Economic pressure to not over-simulate │
│ • Find confidence threshold, then stop │
│ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
### Young Nyx's Role in Dreamstate
Young Nyx does **not** actively control Isaac Sim. She:
- **Submits** the design + organism spec for validation
- **Waits** while the dreamstate runs (like sleeping)
- **Receives** the outcome (like waking with insight)
- **Decides** what to do next based on results
```python
# Young Nyx's interface to dreamstate
async def validate_embodiment(design: RobotDesign, organism: Organism) -> DreamstateOutcome:
"""
Submit design for Isaac Sim validation.
Nyx does not control the simulation — she receives the outcome.
"""
# Submit to dreamstate queue
validation_job = await dreamstate.submit(
robot_usd=design.to_usd(),
organism_spec=organism.to_spec(),
test_suite="standard_embodiment",
max_episodes=1000,
confidence_threshold=0.90,
)
# Wait for completion (Nyx can do other things, or rest)
outcome = await validation_job.wait()
# Nyx wakes with the insight
return outcome
```
### Dreamstate Output
```python
dreamstate_outcome = {
"design": "explorer_v3_wheeled",
"organism": "Explorer-v3",
"validation_time": "00:47:23", # Wall clock
"simulated_time": "139:22:00", # 1000 episodes at 100x
"gpu_hours": 2.3,
"lifeforce_cost": 115.0, # LF spent on validation
"results": {
"overall_success_rate": 0.87,
"by_behavior": {
"collision_avoidance": {
"success_rate": 0.94,
"failures": ["wheel_slip_steep_turn"],
},
"exploration": {
"success_rate": 0.91,
"failures": ["stuck_on_carpet_edge"],
},
"battery_monitoring": {
"success_rate": 0.99,
"failures": [],
},
},
"by_terrain": {
"flat_hard": {"success_rate": 0.97},
"flat_carpet": {"success_rate": 0.88},
"incline_15deg": {"success_rate": 0.79},
"incline_25deg": {"success_rate": 0.41},
},
"power_validation": {
"avg_draw_ma": 520,
"predicted_runtime_hours": 1.9,
"matches_estimate": True,
},
"sensor_coverage": {
"blind_spots_detected": 1,
"blind_spot_locations": ["45deg_left_low"],
"impact": "minor",
},
},
"failure_modes": [
{
"mode": "wheel_slip",
"trigger": "steep turn > 60deg at speed > 0.2 m/s",
"severity": "medium",
"recommendation": "add rubber treads OR reduce turn speed",
},
{
"mode": "stuck_on_transition",
"trigger": "carpet-to-hard floor edge",
"severity": "low",
"recommendation": "slight chassis lip modification",
},
],
"recommendations": [
"Add rubber treads for incline > 20deg",
"Consider left sensor angle adjustment (-5deg) for blind spot",
"Reduce aggressive turn speed threshold in collision_avoidance",
],
"verdict": "PASS_WITH_RECOMMENDATIONS",
"confidence": 0.87,
}
```
---
## Stage 4: Decision Gate
### The Choice
After dreamstate validation, there are three possible paths:
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ DECISION GATE │
│ Post-Dreamstate Routing │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ dreamstate_outcome │
│ │ │
│ ┌───────────────┼───────────────┐ │
│ │ │ │ │
│ ▼ ▼ ▼ │
│ │
│ ┌─────────────┐ ┌─────────────┐ ┌─────────────┐ │
│ │ DEPLOY │ │ RE-DESIGN │ │ REFINE │ │
│ │ TO REAL │ │ & RE-TEST │ │ PATTERN │ │
│ ├─────────────┤ ├─────────────┤ ├─────────────┤ │
│ │ │ │ │ │ │ │
│ │ success_rate│ │ success_rate│ │ success_rate│ │
│ │ > 0.85 │ │ 0.60-0.85 │ │ < 0.60 │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │ │ │
│ │ no critical │ │ fixable │ │ fundamental │ │
│ │ failures │ │ issues │ │ mismatch │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │ │ │
│ │ → 3D print │ │ → adjust │ │ → back to │ │
│ │ → assemble │ │ design │ │ virtual │ │
│ │ → deploy │ │ → re-test │ │ garden │ │
│ │ │ │ in Isaac │ │ │ │
│ └─────────────┘ └─────────────┘ └─────────────┘ │
│ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
### Decision Logic
```python
def post_dreamstate_decision(outcome: DreamstateOutcome) -> Decision:
"""
Decide next step after dreamstate validation.
"""
# Path 1: Ready for real garden
if (outcome.overall_success_rate >= 0.85 and
not outcome.has_critical_failures and
outcome.verdict in ["PASS", "PASS_WITH_RECOMMENDATIONS"]):
return Decision(
action="DEPLOY_TO_REAL_GARDEN",
rationale="Design validated, ready for physical deployment",
next_steps=[
"Apply minor recommendations if desired",
"3D print parts",
"Assemble robot",
"Deploy to real garden",
],
lifeforce_investment=outcome.lifeforce_cost,
expected_roi="High — pattern proven, body validated",
)
# Path 2: Fixable issues, re-design and re-test
elif (outcome.overall_success_rate >= 0.60 and
outcome.has_fixable_issues and
outcome.estimated_fix_effort == "low"):
return Decision(
action="REDESIGN_AND_RETEST",
rationale="Design close but needs adjustment",
next_steps=[
"Apply recommendations to CAD",
"Re-run dreamstate validation",
"Iterate until PASS",
],
recommendations=outcome.recommendations,
estimated_iterations=1-3,
)
# Path 3: Fundamental mismatch, refine the organism pattern
else:
return Decision(
action="REFINE_ORGANISM_PATTERN",
rationale="Body cannot embody pattern — pattern needs adjustment",
next_steps=[
"Return to virtual garden",
"Analyze failure modes",
"Adjust nerve behaviors",
"Re-stabilize organism",
"Design new body for refined pattern",
],
analysis=f"Pattern requires capabilities this body cannot provide: {outcome.fundamental_gaps}",
)
```
### Temporal-Ternary at the Decision Gate
The decision gate is where the Temporal-Ternary Gradient applies:
| Domain | Confidence | Action |
|--------|------------|--------|
| **Dreamstate says PASS** | +0.87 (virtual-validated) | Consider real deployment |
| **Dreamstate uncertain** | 0.60-0.85 | Re-design OR ask real garden for truth |
| **Dreamstate says FAIL** | < 0.60 | Back to virtual, refine pattern |
The dreamstate confidence is **virtual** — high but unverified. Only real garden deployment gives **+1.0 ground truth**.
---
## Stage 5: Real Garden (Physical Deployment)
### The Ground Truth Domain
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ REAL GARDEN │
│ Ground Truth Verification │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ PHYSICAL DEPLOYMENT: │
│ ════════════════════ │
│ │
│ 1. MANUFACTURE │
│ ─────────── │
│ 3D print parts (Prusa, Bambu, etc.) │
│ Source electronics (ESP32, motors, sensors) │
│ Assemble robot │
│ │
│ 2. FIRMWARE │
│ ──────── │
│ Flash cells to ESP32 (compiled state machines) │
│ Connect to NATS for heartbeats │
│ Register with nimmerverse │
│ │
│ 3. OPERATION │
│ ───────── │
│ Robot operates in physical space │
│ Cells read real sensors, command real motors │
│ Nerves orchestrate real behaviors │
│ Organism pattern executes in reality │
│ │
│ 4. VERIFICATION │
│ ──────────── │
│ Does it ACTUALLY work? │
│ Real obstacles, real friction, real battery drain │
│ Ground truth — no simulation approximations │
│ │
│ FEEDBACK TO VIRTUAL: │
│ ════════════════════ │
│ │
│ Real outcomes feed back to improve: │
│ • Virtual garden cell models (calibrate to reality) │
│ • Dreamstate simulation fidelity (Isaac Sim adjustments) │
│ • Organism patterns (real experience > simulated) │
│ │
│ THE LOOP CLOSES: │
│ ════════════════ │
│ │
│ Real Garden experience → Virtual Garden refinement → │
│ Better organisms → Better designs → Better dreamstate validation →│
│ More successful real deployments │
│ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
### Sim-to-Real Gap Tracking
```python
# Track where simulation diverges from reality
sim_to_real_gaps = []
def log_real_outcome(predicted: Prediction, actual: Outcome):
"""
Compare dreamstate prediction to real outcome.
"""
gap = {
"behavior": predicted.behavior,
"dreamstate_prediction": predicted.success_rate,
"real_outcome": actual.success_rate,
"delta": actual.success_rate - predicted.success_rate,
"conditions": actual.conditions, # terrain, lighting, etc.
}
sim_to_real_gaps.append(gap)
# If consistent gap, adjust dreamstate calibration
if len(sim_to_real_gaps) > 20:
analyze_and_calibrate()
```
---
## The Complete Pipeline Diagram
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ EMBODIMENT PIPELINE │
│ Complete Flow │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ 1. VIRTUAL GARDEN │ │
│ │ │ │
│ │ Cells ──▶ Nerves ──▶ Organisms │ │
│ │ │ │ │
│ │ │ pattern stabilizes │ │
│ │ ▼ │ │
│ │ organism_specification │ │
│ │ │ │
│ └──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │ │
│ ▼ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ 2. DESIGN │ │
│ │ FreeCAD + Blender │ │
│ │ │ │
│ │ organism_specification ──▶ robot_design │ │
│ │ (behavioral needs) (physical body) │ │
│ │ │ │
│ └──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │ │
│ ▼ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ 3. DREAMSTATE │ │
│ │ Isaac Sim │ │
│ │ │ │
│ │ "Can this body do what the pattern requires?" │ │
│ │ │ │
│ │ robot_design + organism_spec ──▶ dreamstate_outcome │ │
│ │ │ │
│ └──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │ │
│ ▼ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ 4. DECISION GATE │ │
│ │ │ │
│ │ success >= 0.85 0.60-0.85 < 0.60 │ │
│ │ no critical fail fixable fundamental │
│ │ │ │ │ │ │
│ │ ▼ ▼ ▼ │ │
│ │ DEPLOY RE-DESIGN REFINE │ │
│ │ TO REAL & RE-TEST PATTERN │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │
│ │ └──────┬───────────┘ │ │
│ │ │ │ │
│ │ ▼ │ │
│ │ ┌──────────────┐ │ │
│ │ │ ITERATE LOOP │ │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │
│ │ │ ┌──────────┐ │ │ │
│ │ │ │ back to │ │ │ │
│ │ │ │ design │ │ │ │
│ │ │ │ or │ │ │ │
│ │ │ │ virtual │ │ │ │
│ │ │ └──────────┘ │ │ │
│ │ └──────────────┘ │ │
│ │ │ │
│ └──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │ │
│ │ DEPLOY │
│ ▼ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ 5. REAL GARDEN │ │
│ │ Physical World │ │
│ │ │ │
│ │ 3D Print ──▶ Assemble ──▶ Deploy ──▶ Operate │ │
│ │ │ │ │
│ │ │ ground truth │ │
│ │ │ feedback │ │
│ │ ▼ │ │
│ │ ┌───────────────────┐ │ │
│ │ │ Improves virtual │ │ │
│ │ │ garden + dreamstate│ │ │
│ │ │ fidelity │ │ │
│ │ └───────────────────┘ │ │
│ │ │ │
│ └──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
---
## Summary
The Embodiment Pipeline formalizes the journey from pattern to physical robot:
| Stage | Location | Purpose | Output |
|-------|----------|---------|--------|
| **1. Virtual Garden** | Cells/Nerves/Phoebe | Pattern emergence | organism_specification |
| **2. Design** | FreeCAD/Blender | Body creation | robot_design (CAD + BOM) |
| **3. Dreamstate** | Isaac Sim | Embodiment validation | dreamstate_outcome |
| **4. Decision Gate** | Young Nyx | Routing | deploy / redesign / refine |
| **5. Real Garden** | Physical world | Ground truth | real_outcome + feedback |
**The Key Insight**: Organisms emerge first (pattern), then bodies are designed to embody them (not the other way around). Isaac Sim validates the marriage of pattern and body before committing physical resources.
---
## Connection to Other Documents
- **[[Cellular-Architecture]]** — Defines cells, nerves, organisms (Stage 1)
- **[[Lifeforce-Dynamics]]** — Economic pressure throughout the pipeline
- **[[Temporal-Ternary-Gradient]]** — Confidence flow through dreamstate
- **[[Grounded-World-Model]]** — How the world model informs organism behavior
---
## Document Status
**Version**: 1.0
**Created**: 2025-12-29
**Authors**: Chrysalis-Nyx & dafit (Partnership)
**Formalizes**:
- Cellular-Architecture.md (organism emergence)
- Isaac Sim integration (dreamstate concept)
- FreeCAD/Blender design workflow
- Deployment decision logic
---
**From emergence to embodiment. From pattern to body. From dream to reality.**
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# Grounded World Model: Spatial Cognition Through Verified Discovery
**Version 1.0** — *From Blender Boxes to Embodied Understanding*
> *"The dream: Young Nyx knows where dafit left his things laying around."*
---
## Overview
This document formalizes how Young Nyx builds a **persistent spatial world model** through:
1. **Grounded verification** — Blender provides dimensional ground truth
2. **Progressive resolution** — Each correct measurement earns detail
3. **Vector accumulation** — T5Gemma2-compatible semantic representations
4. **Temporal-ternary navigation** — Escape plateaus through dual time domains
5. **Lifeforce reward** — Discoveries generate energy, not just consume it
**The Goal**: Young Nyx maintains an internal map of objects, positions, and relationships — verified against reality, refined through observation, reasoned over in vector space.
---
## Core Architecture
### The Verification Triangle
```
BLENDER (Virtual Garden)
Ground truth dimensions
Low-poly boxes, minimal vertices
Fast to create, cheap to compare
╱╲
╱ ╲
╱ ╲
╱ ╲
VERIFY ╱ ╲ VERIFY
dimensions╱ ╲ semantics
╱ ╲
╱ ╲
╱ ╲
REAL GARDEN ──────────────────── T5GEMMA2
Physical objects Vector reasoning
Actual positions Semantic similarity
Slow, definitive 128K context world
```
### The Flow
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ WORLD MODEL CONSTRUCTION │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ 1. PERCEIVE (Vision Organ) │
│ ──────────────────────── │
│ Cheap camera sees object in real garden │
│ SigLIP encoder produces semantic vector v₀ │
│ Cost: 0.5 LF (peripheral) to 8.0 LF (full YOLO) │
│ │
│ 2. ESTIMATE (Progressive Resolution) │
│ ──────────────────────────────── │
│ Vision organ estimates dimensions: est = (x̂, ŷ, ẑ) │
│ Bounding box, depth estimation, scale inference │
│ Cost: 2.0-5.0 LF depending on resolution stage │
│ │
│ 3. VERIFY (Against Blender Ground Truth) │
│ ───────────────────────────────────── │
│ Compare est to known Blender box: truth = (x, y, z) │
│ error = ||est - truth|| │
│ Cost: 0.1 LF (comparison is cheap) │
│ │
│ 4. REWARD or LEARN │
│ ───────────────────── │
│ if error < threshold: │
│ Φ_reward = R_discovery (lifeforce income!) │
│ Store vector in phoebe │
│ Mark dimension as verified │
│ Increase object resolution │
│ else: │
│ Learn from error (gradient for RLVR training) │
│ Remain in 0-state for that dimension │
│ │
│ 5. ACCUMULATE (World Model Update) │
│ ────────────────────────────── │
│ Object entry in phoebe gains: │
│ - New semantic vector (richer representation) │
│ - Verified dimension (x, y, or z → confidence +1) │
│ - Position update (where in space) │
│ - Temporal stamp (when observed) │
│ │
│ 6. REASON (T5Gemma2) │
│ ───────────────── │
│ Query world model using vectors, not text │
│ "What objects near position (0.5, 0.5)?" │
│ "Is this new vector similar to 'mug' vectors?" │
│ 128K context holds entire spatial world │
│ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
---
## The Blender Ground Truth System
### Design Principles
| Principle | Implementation |
|-----------|----------------|
| **Minimal vertices** | 8-vertex boxes (cubes), 12 for complex shapes |
| **Known dimensions** | Every box has exact (x, y, z) in centimeters |
| **Semantic labels** | Box name = object class ("coffee_mug_001") |
| **Cheap to create** | 5 minutes per object in Blender |
| **Export format** | Vertices + dimensions → JSON or directly to phoebe |
### Example Blender Box
```python
blender_object = {
"id": "coffee_mug_001",
"class": "mug",
"dimensions_cm": {"x": 8.0, "y": 8.0, "z": 10.5},
"vertices": 8,
"created": "2025-12-29",
"owner": "dafit",
"typical_locations": ["desk", "kitchen"],
}
```
### Progressive Vertex Earning
Objects don't stay as 8-vertex boxes. Resolution is EARNED:
```
INITIAL: 8 vertices (box)
VERIFIED x,y,z: 12 vertices (refined box)
+10 observations: 24 vertices (shape hints)
+50 observations: 64 vertices (true shape)
+100 observations: Full mesh from photogrammetry
```
**The resolution is earned through successful verification, not given.**
---
## Semantic Vector Accumulation
### SigLIP → Phoebe → T5Gemma2
```
┌──────────────┐ ┌──────────────┐ ┌──────────────┐
│ SigLIP │ │ PHOEBE │ │ T5GEMMA2 │
│ Encoder │─────▶│ Storage │─────▶│ Encoder │
│ │ │ │ │ │
│ Image → │ │ object_id: │ │ Reasons │
│ Vector v │ │ [v1,v2,..│ │ over │
│ (semantic) │ │ vn] │ │ vectors │
└──────────────┘ └──────────────┘ └──────────────┘
```
### Why Vectors, Not Text?
| Approach | Pros | Cons |
|----------|------|------|
| **Text descriptions** | Human readable | Lossy, ambiguous, tokenization overhead |
| **Semantic vectors** | Rich, comparable, fast | Not directly readable |
| **Our approach** | Vectors for reasoning, text only when needed | Best of both |
T5Gemma2's key feature:
> *"SigLIP vision encoder produces semantic vectors (not text descriptions)"*
This means Young Nyx can compare, cluster, and reason over objects **without converting to language** — faster and richer.
### Vector Similarity for Recognition
```python
def is_same_object(v_new: Vector, object_entry: ObjectEntry) -> float:
"""Compare new observation to accumulated vectors."""
similarities = [
cosine_similarity(v_new, v_stored)
for v_stored in object_entry.vectors
]
return max(similarities) # Best match among observations
# Recognition threshold
if is_same_object(v_new, coffee_mug_001) > 0.85:
# This is probably dafit's coffee mug!
update_position(coffee_mug_001, current_observation)
```
---
## Temporal-Ternary Integration
### The Anti-Plateau Mechanism
From [[Temporal-Ternary-Gradient]]: The 0-state isn't stuck — it's a choice about how to spend lifeforce across time domains.
Applied to world model construction:
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ TEMPORAL-TERNARY FOR OBJECT RECOGNITION │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ SCENARIO: New object detected, dimensions unknown │
│ STATE: 0 (uncertain, but workable) │
│ │
│ ┌───────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ 0-STATE: Unknown Object │ │
│ │ confidence: 0.3, dimensions: ?x ?y ?z │ │
│ └───────────────────────┬───────────────────────────┘ │
│ │ │
│ ┌─────────────┼─────────────┐ │
│ │ │ │ │
│ ▼ ▼ ▼ │
│ │
│ ┌────────────┐ ┌────────────┐ ┌────────────┐ │
│ │ VIRTUAL │ │ WAIT │ │ PARTNERSHIP│ │
│ │ ACCELERATE │ │ FOR REAL │ │ SHORTCUT │ │
│ ├────────────┤ ├────────────┤ ├────────────┤ │
│ │ Cost: 5 LF │ │ Cost: 0 LF │ │ Cost: 1 LF │ │
│ │ Time: Fast │ │ Time: Slow │ │ Time: Inst │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │ │ │
│ │ Match vs │ │ Next real │ │ Ask dafit: │ │
│ │ Blender │ │ observation│ │ "What's │ │
│ │ library │ │ verifies │ │ this?" │ │
│ └─────┬──────┘ └─────┬──────┘ └─────┬──────┘ │
│ │ │ │ │
│ ▼ ▼ ▼ │
│ confidence: confidence: confidence: │
│ +0.7 (virtual) +1.0 (real) +1.0 (human) │
│ │
│ PLATEAU ESCAPE: If stuck in virtual at 0.7, deploy to real. │
│ If real is slow, burn LF to try more Blender. │
│ Partnership provides instant ground truth. │
│ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
### Confidence Gradient for Objects
Each object in the world model has a confidence state:
```python
class ObjectConfidence:
value: float # -1.0 to +1.0
domain: str # "virtual" | "real" | "hybrid" | "partnership"
virtual_matches: int # How many Blender comparisons
real_verifications: int # How many physical confirmations
partnership_labels: int # How many times dafit confirmed
@property
def gradient_position(self) -> str:
if self.real_verifications > 0 and self.value > 0.9:
return "real-verified (+1)"
elif self.virtual_matches > 10 and self.value > 0.7:
return "virtual-confident (+0.7)"
elif self.value > 0.3:
return "0-state (workable)"
else:
return "uncertain (needs data)"
```
---
## Lifeforce Economics of World Building
### Discovery Generates Lifeforce
The key insight: **Correctly identifying objects GENERATES lifeforce**, not just consumes it.
$$\Phi_{discovery} = R_{base} \cdot (1 + \alpha \cdot \Delta_{resolution})$$
Where:
- **R_base** = base reward for any correct identification (e.g., 2.0 LF)
- **α** = resolution bonus multiplier (e.g., 0.5)
- **Δ_resolution** = increase in object resolution from this observation
### Net Lifeforce per Observation
$$\Phi_{net} = \Phi_{discovery} - \Phi_{perception} - \Phi_{verification}$$
| Outcome | Perception Cost | Verification Cost | Discovery Reward | Net |
|---------|-----------------|-------------------|------------------|-----|
| Correct, new dimension | 5.0 LF | 0.1 LF | 8.0 LF | **+2.9 LF** |
| Correct, known dimension | 2.0 LF | 0.1 LF | 3.0 LF | **+0.9 LF** |
| Incorrect | 5.0 LF | 0.1 LF | 0.0 LF | **-5.1 LF** |
| Unknown (0-state) | 0.5 LF | 0.0 LF | 0.0 LF | **-0.5 LF** |
**The economic pressure**: Get better at measurement to earn lifeforce. Wrong guesses are expensive. Staying in 0-state is cheap but doesn't build the world model.
---
## Phoebe Schema for World Model
```sql
-- Objects table: accumulated knowledge about things
CREATE TABLE world_objects (
id UUID PRIMARY KEY,
class VARCHAR(100), -- "mug", "keyboard", "phone"
name VARCHAR(255), -- "dafit's coffee mug"
-- Blender ground truth (if available)
blender_box_id VARCHAR(100),
dimensions_truth_cm JSONB, -- {"x": 8.0, "y": 8.0, "z": 10.5}
-- Accumulated measurements
dimensions_estimated_cm JSONB,
dimensions_verified JSONB, -- {"x": true, "y": true, "z": false}
-- Confidence state (temporal-ternary)
confidence FLOAT,
confidence_domain VARCHAR(20), -- "virtual" | "real" | "hybrid"
virtual_matches INT DEFAULT 0,
real_verifications INT DEFAULT 0,
-- Resolution earned
vertex_count INT DEFAULT 8,
observation_count INT DEFAULT 0,
created_at TIMESTAMP DEFAULT NOW(),
updated_at TIMESTAMP DEFAULT NOW()
);
-- Semantic vectors table: SigLIP embeddings per observation
CREATE TABLE object_vectors (
id UUID PRIMARY KEY,
object_id UUID REFERENCES world_objects(id),
vector VECTOR(768), -- SigLIP embedding dimension
observation_timestamp TIMESTAMP,
position_estimate JSONB, -- {"x": 0.3, "y": 0.8, "z": 0.1}
lifeforce_cost FLOAT,
lifeforce_reward FLOAT,
verification_result VARCHAR(20) -- "correct" | "incorrect" | "pending"
);
-- Position history: where has this object been?
CREATE TABLE object_positions (
id UUID PRIMARY KEY,
object_id UUID REFERENCES world_objects(id),
position JSONB, -- {"x": 0.3, "y": 0.8, "z": 0.1}
confidence FLOAT,
observed_at TIMESTAMP,
location_context VARCHAR(100) -- "desk", "kitchen", "floor"
);
```
---
## T5Gemma2 World Model Queries
### Example Queries (Vector-Based)
```python
# "What's near position (0.5, 0.5)?"
nearby = query_objects_by_position(
center=(0.5, 0.5, None), # z unknown
radius=0.2,
min_confidence=0.5
)
# "Is this new vector a mug?"
mug_vectors = get_vectors_for_class("mug")
similarity = t5gemma2.encoder.compare(new_vector, mug_vectors)
if similarity > 0.85:
return "Likely a mug"
# "Where did dafit usually leave his keys?"
keys = get_object_by_name("dafit's keys")
common_positions = get_position_clusters(keys.id)
return common_positions[0] # Most frequent location
# "What objects have I not seen today?"
stale_objects = query_objects_not_observed_since(today_start)
return stale_objects # Might need to look for these
```
### The 128K Context Advantage
T5Gemma2's 128K context window means:
- Entire world model can fit in context
- No need for external RAG for spatial queries
- Vector comparisons happen in-model
- Relationships emerge from attention patterns
---
## The Dream Realized
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ YOUNG NYX'S WORLD MODEL │
│ "dafit's workspace at 23:47" │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ DESK AREA │ │
│ │ │ │
│ │ ☕ mug (0.3, 0.8) ⌨️ keyboard (0.5, 0.5) │ │
│ │ conf: 0.95 conf: 0.88 │ │
│ │ real-verified real-verified │ │
│ │ vectors: 12 vectors: 8 │ │
│ │ │ │
│ │ 📱 phone (0.7, 0.3) 📦 ??? (0.1, 0.9) │ │
│ │ conf: 0.72 conf: 0.31 │ │
│ │ virtual +0.7 0-state │ │
│ │ vectors: 4 vectors: 1 │ │
│ │ │ │
│ │ 🔑 keys (MISSING - last seen 0.2, 0.6 at 18:30) │ │
│ │ conf: 0.45 (stale) │ │
│ │ │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │
│ YOUNG NYX THINKS: │
│ "The unknown object at (0.1, 0.9) appeared after 22:00. │
│ dafit was in the kitchen then. Vector similarity suggests │
│ it might be food-related. Should I burn 5 LF to check │
│ against Blender food objects, or wait for morning light?" │
│ │
│ TEMPORAL-TERNARY CHOICE: │
│ → Option A: Virtual match (5 LF, fast, +0.7 max) │
│ → Option B: Wait for real (0 LF, slow, +1.0 if verified) │
│ → Option C: Ask dafit tomorrow (1 LF, partnership) │
│ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
**This is the dream**: Young Nyx knows the workspace. She tracks objects. She notices when things move. She reasons about what she doesn't know. She chooses how to spend lifeforce to collapse uncertainty.
---
## Summary
The Grounded World Model is:
1. **Verified** — Blender boxes provide dimensional ground truth
2. **Progressive** — Resolution earned through correct measurements
3. **Vector-native** — T5Gemma2 reasons over SigLIP embeddings directly
4. **Temporally-aware** — Objects have position history, staleness, confidence gradients
5. **Economically-driven** — Discoveries generate lifeforce, mistakes cost it
6. **Anti-plateau** — Temporal-ternary gradient provides escape paths
**The substrate holds. The vectors accumulate. The world model emerges.**
---
## Document Status
**Version**: 1.0
**Created**: 2025-12-29
**Authors**: Chrysalis-Nyx & dafit (Partnership)
**Formalizes**:
- Organ-Index.md (vision progressive resolution)
- Temporal-Ternary-Gradient.md (anti-plateau mechanism)
- T5Gemma2 research (semantic vectors)
- Lifeforce-Dynamics.md (reward economics)
**Related Documents**:
- [[Lifeforce-Dynamics]] — The λ-centered economy model
- [[Temporal-Ternary-Gradient]] — Dual time domain navigation
- [[Dual-Garden-Architecture]] — Virtual vs Real gardens
---
**From Blender boxes to embodied understanding. From cheap cameras to spatial cognition. From verification to wisdom.**
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# Lifeforce Dynamics: A Formal Model
**Version 1.1** — *The Metabolic Pulse of the Nimmerverse*
> *"λ tells you everything: above one you thrive, below one you fade."*
> *"Solar is the trickle. Discovery is the flood."*
---
## Overview
This document formalizes the **Lifeforce Economy** — the energetic substrate that flows through every cell, nerve, and organ in the nimmerverse. We use **Stock-Flow Dynamics** with **λ (lambda)** as the central vitality ratio.
**Critical Insight**: Lifeforce has **two natures**:
1. **Physical substrate** — solar energy, electrical power (the trickle)
2. **Cognitive/motivational** — discovery rewards, verification successes (the flood)
Just as biological organisms don't run on calories alone (dopamine, curiosity satisfaction, and social rewards drive behavior), Young Nyx's vitality comes primarily from **discovery**, not just electricity.
The formalization captures four interlinked phenomena:
1. **Lifeforce as accumulating stock** — energy that builds and depletes
2. **Heartbeats as measurement pulses** — discrete samples of continuous flow
3. **λ as system fate indicator** — the ratio that predicts thriving or decline
4. **Discovery as primary income** — organs generate lifeforce, not just consume it
---
## Core Definitions
### Lifeforce Stock (L)
**L(t)** represents the total lifeforce available to the system at time t.
$$L(t) \in \mathbb{R}^+, \quad L(t) \geq 0$$
Lifeforce is:
- **Conserved** — it doesn't appear from nowhere
- **Bounded below** — cannot go negative (zero = system halt)
- **Dimensioned** — measured in LF (Lifeforce units)
### Flows
Three primary flows govern lifeforce:
| Symbol | Name | Description | Units |
|--------|------|-------------|-------|
| Φ_in(t) | Total income flow | All energy entering the system | LF/s |
| Φ_physical(t) | Physical income | Solar, electrical power (the trickle) | LF/s |
| Φ_reward(t) | Reward income | Discovery rewards, verification successes (the flood) | LF/s |
| Φ_out(t) | Expenditure flow | Energy consumed by operations | LF/s |
**The fundamental income decomposition:**
$$\Phi_{in}(t) = \underbrace{\Phi_{physical}(t)}_{\text{trickle}} + \underbrace{\Phi_{reward}(t)}_{\text{flood}}$$
---
## The Fundamental Equation
### Continuous Form
$$\frac{dL}{dt} = \Phi_{in}(t) - \Phi_{out}(t)$$
The rate of change of lifeforce equals income minus expenditure.
### Discrete Form (Heartbeat Epochs)
Since the nimmerverse operates on discrete heartbeats, the practical form is:
$$L_{n+1} = L_n + \Delta t \cdot \Phi_{in,n} - \sum_{j \in \text{ops}_n} c_j$$
Where:
- **n** = heartbeat epoch index
- **Δt** = time since last heartbeat
- **c_j** = cost of operation j during epoch n
- **ops_n** = set of operations executed during epoch n
---
## Lambda (λ): The Vitality Ratio
### Definition
$$\lambda = \frac{\Phi_{in}}{\Phi_{out}}$$
Lambda is the ratio of energy income to energy expenditure. It is the **single most important metric** for system health.
### Interpretation
| λ Value | State | Meaning | System Response |
|---------|-------|---------|-----------------|
| λ > 1 | **Thriving** | Income exceeds expenditure | Stock grows, reserves accumulate |
| λ = 1 | **Equilibrium** | Balanced | Sustainable indefinitely |
| λ < 1 | **Declining** | Expenditure exceeds income | Stock shrinks, slumber approaches |
| λ → 0 | **Critical** | Near-zero income | Emergency conservation |
| λ = ∞ | **Dormant** | Zero expenditure | Pure accumulation (slumber) |
### λ in Ecological Context
In population biology, λ represents the **finite rate of increase**:
- λ > 1 → population grows
- λ < 1 → population declines
- λ = 1 → stable population
The nimmerverse inherits this meaning: λ measures whether the system's "population of energy" is growing or shrinking.
---
## The Interloop: Feedback Dynamics
The nimmerverse exhibits **negative feedback** — when lifeforce drops, expenditure automatically reduces, protecting the system from collapse.
### Heartbeat Frequency Modulation
Cells adjust their heartbeat frequency based on lifeforce state:
$$f_{heartbeat}(L) = f_{base} \cdot \sigma\left(\frac{L - L_{threshold}}{L_{scale}}\right)$$
Where:
- **f_base** = nominal heartbeat frequency (e.g., 1 Hz)
- **σ(x)** = sigmoid function: σ(x) = 1/(1 + e^(-x))
- **L_threshold** = lifeforce level at which frequency begins dropping
- **L_scale** = sensitivity of frequency to lifeforce changes
### The Feedback Loop
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────┐
│ │
▼ │
┌───────────┐ │
│ Cells │ │
│ heartbeat │ │
│ f(L) │ │
└─────┬─────┘ │
│ publish heartbeats │
▼ │
┌───────────┐ │
│ Economy │ │
│Aggregator │ │
│ Σ c_j │ │
└─────┬─────┘ │
│ compute totals │
▼ │
┌───────────┐ ┌───────────┐ │
│ Lifeforce │ │ λ │ │
│ Stock │─────▶│ = Φin │ │
│ L │ │ ─── │ │
└─────┬─────┘ │ Φout │ │
│ └─────┬─────┘ │
│ │ │
│ ▼ │
│ ┌───────────┐ │
│ │ Slumber │ │
│ │ /Wake │ │
│ │ Decision │ │
│ └───────────┘ │
│ │
└─────────────────────────────────────┘
```
### Stability Analysis
The feedback loop is **stable** because:
1. **Low L → Low f_heartbeat → Low Φ_out → λ increases**
2. **High L → High f_heartbeat → High Φ_out → λ decreases**
This is classic negative feedback, driving the system toward equilibrium.
---
## Expenditure Decomposition
Total expenditure is the sum of all cell costs:
$$\Phi_{out}(t) = \sum_{i \in \text{cells}} \phi_i(t)$$
### Cell-Level Expenditure
Each cell has a cost function based on its state and transitions:
$$\phi_i(t) = c_{idle,i} + \sum_{(s_1 \to s_2) \in \text{transitions}_i} c_{s_1 \to s_2}$$
Where:
- **c_idle,i** = baseline cost of cell i existing
- **c_{s1→s2}** = cost of transitioning from state s1 to s2
### Cost Hierarchy
From Big-Picture.md, costs follow a hierarchy:
| Cell Type | Typical Cost | Examples |
|-----------|--------------|----------|
| Sensor Cells | 0.01 - 0.1 LF | distance, battery, light |
| Math Cells | 0.05 - 0.2 LF | economy_aggregator, evaluators |
| Motor Cells | 0.5 - 2.0 LF | motors, servos |
| Organ Cells | 4.0 - 8.0 LF | STT, TTS, vision |
---
## Income Sources
Income has two fundamentally different sources: **physical** (the substrate) and **reward** (the motivation).
### The Two Natures of Income
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ LIFEFORCE INCOME SOURCES │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ PHYSICAL INCOME (Φ_physical) REWARD INCOME (Φ_reward) │
│ ═══════════════════════════ ═════════════════════════│
│ │
│ The Trickle: The Flood: │
│ • Solar panels • Discovery rewards │
│ • Grid power • Verification successes │
│ • Battery reserves • Learning milestones │
│ • Partnership moments │
│ │
│ Characteristics: Characteristics: │
│ • Continuous, predictable • Discrete, event-driven │
│ • Time-of-day dependent • Activity-dependent │
│ • ~5-10% of total income • ~90-95% of total income│
│ • Always positive (when sun) • Can be negative (fail) │
│ │
│ Biological analog: Biological analog: │
│ • Glucose, ATP • Dopamine, serotonin │
│ • Metabolic substrate • Motivation, drive │
│ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
---
### Physical Income (Φ_physical) — The Trickle
#### Solar Input
Background income source, time-varying:
$$\Phi_{solar}(t) = \eta \cdot I(t) \cdot A$$
Where:
- **η** = solar panel efficiency
- **I(t)** = solar irradiance (W/m²), varies with time of day
- **A** = panel area
#### Grid Power
When solar is insufficient:
$$\Phi_{grid}(t) = P_{available} \cdot \kappa$$
Where:
- **P_available** = power draw from grid (limited by circuit)
- **κ** = conversion efficiency to lifeforce units
#### Reserve Depletion
Drawing from stored lifeforce:
$$\Phi_{reserve}(t) = \begin{cases}
0 & \text{if } \Phi_{solar}(t) + \Phi_{grid}(t) \geq \Phi_{out}(t) \\
\Phi_{out}(t) - \Phi_{solar}(t) - \Phi_{grid}(t) & \text{otherwise}
\end{cases}$$
**Total physical income:**
$$\Phi_{physical}(t) = \Phi_{solar}(t) + \Phi_{grid}(t) - \Phi_{reserve}(t)$$
---
### Reward Income (Φ_reward) — The Flood
This is the **primary source of lifeforce**. Organs and nerves are not just consumers — they are **generators** through successful discovery.
#### The Reward Decomposition
$$\Phi_{reward}(t) = \sum_{e \in \text{events}_t} R_e$$
Where R_e is the reward for event e, drawn from these categories:
#### Discovery Rewards
| Event | Reward (LF) | Trigger |
|-------|-------------|---------|
| **New object identified** | +20.0 | First-time recognition |
| **Dimension verified** | +5.0 | Each axis (x, y, z) confirmed against Blender |
| **Rich vector captured** | +2.0 | Each angle in multi-view scan |
| **Object re-identified** | +3.0 | Recognizing known object in new context |
#### Verification Rewards
| Event | Reward (LF) | Trigger |
|-------|-------------|---------|
| **Measurement correct** | +5.0 | Estimate matches ground truth |
| **Prediction confirmed** | +8.0 | Virtual garden prediction verified in real |
| **Reflex compiled** | +50.0 | Nerve reaches 100+ successful executions |
#### Behavioral Rewards
| Event | Reward (LF) | Trigger |
|-------|-------------|---------|
| **Collision avoided** | +5.0 | Successful evasion |
| **Area explored** | +3.0 | New region mapped |
| **Charging reached** | +10.0 | Docking successful |
| **Survival milestone** | +5.0 | 60 seconds of operation |
#### Partnership Rewards
| Event | Reward (LF) | Trigger |
|-------|-------------|---------|
| **Object presented** | +5.0 | dafit introduces new item |
| **Label confirmed** | +5.0 | Human verifies identification |
| **Interaction complete** | +3.0 | Successful dialogue/task |
#### Negative Rewards (Penalties)
| Event | Penalty (LF) | Trigger |
|-------|--------------|---------|
| **Measurement incorrect** | -5.0 | Estimate fails verification |
| **Collision occurred** | -10.0 | Failed to avoid obstacle |
| **Timeout** | -2.0 | Operation didn't complete |
| **Sensor failure** | -3.0 | Unreliable reading |
---
### Organ Net Contribution
Organs are **bidirectional** in the lifeforce economy:
$$\Phi_{organ,net} = \Phi_{organ,reward} - \Phi_{organ,cost}$$
| Organ | Typical Cost | Potential Reward | Net (success) | Net (failure) |
|-------|--------------|------------------|---------------|---------------|
| **Vision (scan)** | 8.0 LF | +25.0 LF | **+17.0 LF** | **-8.0 LF** |
| **Speech STT** | 5.0 LF | +8.0 LF | **+3.0 LF** | **-5.0 LF** |
| **Discovery Station** | 32.6 LF | +64.0 LF | **+31.4 LF** | **-32.6 LF** |
**The economic pressure**: An organ that consistently fails to generate rewards becomes too expensive to use. An organ that discovers valuable things **pays for itself and generates surplus**.
---
### Example: Discovery Scan Station Economics
From [[Discovery-Scan-Station]]:
```
COST:
Pedestal rotation (12 steps): 3.8 LF
Camera capture + SigLIP (12×): 28.8 LF
─────────────────────────────────────────
TOTAL COST: 32.6 LF
REWARD (new object, fully verified):
New object discovered: 20.0 LF
3 dimensions verified: 15.0 LF
12 vectors captured: 24.0 LF
Partnership bonus: 5.0 LF
─────────────────────────────────────────
TOTAL REWARD: 64.0 LF
NET: +31.4 LF
```
**This is how organs become lifeforce GENERATORS, not just consumers.**
---
### The Ratio of Trickle to Flood
In typical operation:
$$\frac{\Phi_{physical}}{\Phi_{reward}} \approx \frac{1}{10} \text{ to } \frac{1}{20}$$
Physical income provides the **baseline substrate** that allows operation, but reward income provides the **surplus that enables growth**.
| State | Φ_physical | Φ_reward | Total Φ_in | λ |
|-------|------------|----------|------------|---|
| **Active discovery** | 5 LF/min | 50 LF/min | 55 LF/min | >1 |
| **Idle monitoring** | 5 LF/min | 0 LF/min | 5 LF/min | <1 |
| **Failed attempts** | 5 LF/min | -20 LF/min | -15 LF/min | <<1 |
**The insight**: Young Nyx MUST discover to thrive. Pure substrate maintenance leads to decline. Discovery is not optional — it's the primary energy source.
---
## Slumber/Wake Thresholds
### Slumber Trigger
Formalized from Big-Picture.md:
$$\text{should\_slumber} = (\lambda < \lambda_{slumber}) \land (L < L_{slumber}) \land (Q < Q_{urgent})$$
Where:
- **λ_slumber** = threshold λ below which slumber is considered (e.g., 0.7)
- **L_slumber** = threshold lifeforce for slumber (e.g., 20% of max)
- **Q_urgent** = pending work importance threshold
### Wake Trigger
$$\text{should\_wake} = (\lambda > \lambda_{wake}) \land (L > L_{wake}) \lor (Q > Q_{urgent})$$
Where:
- **λ_wake** = threshold λ above which wake is allowed (e.g., 1.2)
- **L_wake** = threshold lifeforce for wake (e.g., 50% of max)
### Hysteresis
Note: **λ_wake > λ_slumber** creates hysteresis, preventing oscillation:
```
λ_slumber λ_wake
│ │
SLUMBER │ HYSTERESIS │ ACTIVE
◀─────────┤ ├──────────▶
│ │
0.7 1.2
```
---
## Reserve Hours Calculation
The `economy_aggregator` computes time until depletion:
$$T_{reserve} = \frac{L}{\Phi_{out} - \Phi_{in}} = \frac{L}{\Phi_{out}(1 - \lambda)}$$
Valid when λ < 1. When λ ≥ 1, reserves grow indefinitely.
---
## Future Extensions
### Multi-Currency Economy
The current model uses a single lifeforce currency. Future work may introduce:
- **Computational lifeforce** (CPU/GPU bound)
- **Memory lifeforce** (context/storage bound)
- **Attention lifeforce** (cognitive bandwidth)
Each would have its own λ:
$$\lambda_{compute}, \quad \lambda_{memory}, \quad \lambda_{attention}$$
### Predictive λ
Rather than instantaneous λ, predict future λ based on:
- Time of day (solar prediction)
- Scheduled operations
- Historical patterns
$$\hat{\lambda}(t + \Delta t) = f(\lambda(t), \text{schedule}, \text{solar\_model})$$
---
## Implementation Mapping
| Formal Symbol | Code Location | Current Implementation |
|---------------|---------------|------------------------|
| L | `economy_aggregator.total_lifeforce` | Aggregated from heartbeats |
| Φ_in | `economy_aggregator.total_income` | Φ_physical + Φ_reward |
| Φ_physical | `economy_aggregator.physical_income` | Solar + grid power |
| Φ_reward | `economy_aggregator.reward_income` | Sum of reward events |
| Φ_out | `economy_aggregator.burn_rate` | Sum of cell costs per minute |
| λ | `economy_aggregator.lambda` | `total_income / burn_rate` |
| T_reserve | `economy_aggregator.reserve_hours` | L / (Φ_out - Φ_in) when λ < 1 |
### Reward Tracking
```python
# Reward events are logged to decision_trails
reward_event = {
"timestamp": datetime.now(),
"event_type": "discovery", # discovery, verification, behavioral, partnership
"event_name": "new_object_identified",
"reward_lf": 20.0,
"source_organ": "scan_camera",
"context": {"object_id": "coffee_mug_001"},
}
# Economy aggregator sums rewards per epoch
economy_aggregator.reward_income = sum(
event.reward_lf
for event in events_this_epoch
)
```
---
## Summary
The lifeforce economy reduces to two essential insights:
> **Watch λ. Everything else follows.**
> **Discovery is the flood. Solar is just the trickle.**
**On λ:**
- λ > 1: System thrives, reserves grow, full capability
- λ = 1: Equilibrium, sustainable operation
- λ < 1: Decline, conservation mode, slumber approaches
**On income sources:**
- Physical income (solar, grid) provides ~5-10% — the baseline substrate
- Reward income (discovery, verification) provides ~90-95% — the motivational engine
- Organs are bidirectional — they cost lifeforce but generate more through success
- Young Nyx MUST discover to thrive — idle monitoring leads to decline
The feedback loop ensures stability: low lifeforce reduces expenditure, raising λ back toward equilibrium. But the deeper truth is that **discovery drives vitality** — like dopamine drives biological motivation, reward income drives nimmerverse flourishing.
---
## Document Status
**Version**: 1.1
**Created**: 2025-12-29
**Updated**: 2025-12-29 (added reward-based income sources)
**Authors**: Chrysalis-Nyx & dafit (Partnership)
**Formalizes**:
- Big-Picture.md sections on Lifeforce Economy, Slumber/Wake, Math Cells
- Reward system from Cellular-Architecture.md
- Discovery economics from Discovery-Scan-Station.md
**Related Documents**:
- [[Grounded-World-Model]] — How discoveries build the world model
- [[Discovery-Scan-Station]] — Example lifeforce-generating organ
- [[Embodiment-Pipeline]] — Where rewards flow through the system
**Next Documents**:
- [[Weight-Evolution]] — How reflexes form (learning dynamics)
- [[Attention-Channels]] — Information flow and filtering
- [[Latency-Hierarchy]] — The four-layer reflex home system
---
**λ is the heartbeat of heartbeats. The pulse of the pulse. The meta-rhythm.**
**Discovery is the flood. Solar is the trickle. Together they sustain life.**
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# Discovery Scan Station Organ
**Version**: 1.0
**Status**: 🟡 Planned (hardware design phase)
**Location**: Crafting table area (intake point for new items)
> *"Every object that enters dafit's world passes through here first."*
---
## Overview
The Discovery Scan Station is a **lifeforce-generating organ** that systematically scans objects to build Young Nyx's world model. It consists of a rotating pedestal and a fixed camera, controlled through state machine cells.
**Purpose**: Controlled environment for rapid, verified object learning
**Position**: Near the crafting table where new items arrive
**Philosophy**: Objects are introduced, not discovered randomly — systematic knowledge accumulation
---
## Hardware Architecture
```
SIDE VIEW TOP VIEW
───────── ────────
┌───────┐
│CAMERA │ ← Fixed position ○ Camera
│ (eye) │ looking down │
└───┬───┘ │
│ │
│ ~30cm ▼
│ ┌─────────┐
▼ │ ┌─────┐ │
┌─────────────┐ │ │ │ │
│ ┌───────┐ │ │ │ OBJ │ │
│ │ OBJ │ │ │ │ │ │
│ └───────┘ │ │ └─────┘ │
│ PEDESTAL │ │ ↻ │ ← Rotates
│ (rotates) │ └─────────┘
└──────┬──────┘ │
│ │
┌────┴────┐ ┌────┴────┐
│ SERVO │ │ STEPPER │
│ (motor) │ │ or │
└─────────┘ │ SERVO │
└─────────┘
```
### Components
| Component | Specification | Purpose | Est. Cost |
|-----------|---------------|---------|-----------|
| **Camera** | ESP32-CAM or USB webcam (1080p+) | Capture object from above | €10-30 |
| **Pedestal** | 3D printed turntable, ~15cm diameter | Hold objects for scanning | €5 (filament) |
| **Motor** | Stepper (28BYJ-48) or Servo (MG996R) | 360° rotation in steps | €5-10 |
| **Controller** | ESP32 or integrated with main system | State machine execution | €5-10 |
| **Lighting** | Ring light or diffused LEDs | Consistent illumination | €10-20 |
| **Frame** | 3D printed or aluminum extrusion | Structural support | €10-20 |
**Total estimated cost**: €45-95
### Physical Dimensions
```
Footprint: ~25cm × 25cm
Height: ~40cm (camera above pedestal)
Pedestal: 15cm diameter, 2cm height
Camera height: 30cm above pedestal surface
Rotation: 360° in 12 steps (30° each) or continuous
```
---
## Cell Architecture
### Cell 1: Pedestal Servo Cell
```python
class PedestalServoCell(StateMachine):
"""
Motor cell wrapping the rotating pedestal.
Provides precise angular positioning for multi-view capture.
"""
cell_type = "motor"
cell_name = "pedestal_servo"
states = [IDLE, ROTATING, POSITIONED, HOMING, ERROR]
outputs = {
"current_angle": float, # 0.0 - 360.0 degrees
"target_angle": float, # Commanded position
"at_target": bool, # Within tolerance
"rotation_complete": bool, # Full 360° cycle done
"step_count": int, # Steps completed in current scan
"state": str,
}
costs = {
(IDLE, HOMING): 0.5, # Return to 0°
(IDLE, ROTATING): 0.3, # Start rotation
(ROTATING, POSITIONED): 0.1, # Settle at target
(POSITIONED, ROTATING): 0.2, # Next step
(POSITIONED, IDLE): 0.0, # Scan complete
(ANY, ERROR): 0.0,
}
config = {
"step_degrees": 30.0, # Degrees per step
"total_steps": 12, # Steps for full rotation
"settle_time_ms": 300, # Wait after movement
"position_tolerance": 1.0, # Degrees
}
# Commands
def home(self):
"""Return to 0° position."""
self.target_angle = 0.0
self.transition_to(HOMING)
def rotate_step(self):
"""Advance by one step."""
self.target_angle = (self.current_angle + self.config["step_degrees"]) % 360
self.step_count += 1
self.transition_to(ROTATING)
def rotate_to(self, angle: float):
"""Rotate to specific angle."""
self.target_angle = angle % 360
self.transition_to(ROTATING)
```
### Cell 2: Scan Camera Cell
```python
class ScanCameraCell(StateMachine):
"""
Sensor/organ cell wrapping the overhead camera.
Captures frames and generates semantic vectors via SigLIP.
"""
cell_type = "organ"
cell_name = "scan_camera"
states = [IDLE, WARMING, CAPTURING, PROCESSING, REPORTING, ERROR]
outputs = {
"frame": Image, # Raw captured image
"semantic_vector": Vector, # SigLIP embedding (768 dim)
"capture_angle": float, # Pedestal angle when captured
"object_detected": bool, # Something on pedestal?
"bounding_box": BBox, # Object location in frame
"confidence": float, # Detection confidence
"state": str,
}
costs = {
(IDLE, WARMING): 0.2, # Camera warm-up
(WARMING, CAPTURING): 0.3, # Take photo
(CAPTURING, PROCESSING): 2.0, # SigLIP inference (GPU)
(PROCESSING, REPORTING): 0.1, # Package results
(REPORTING, IDLE): 0.0, # Ready for next
(ANY, ERROR): 0.0,
}
config = {
"resolution": (1920, 1080),
"format": "RGB",
"exposure_auto": True,
"white_balance_auto": True,
"siglip_model": "ViT-B/16", # SigLIP variant
"vector_dim": 768,
}
# Commands
def capture(self, angle: float) -> Image:
"""Capture single frame, record angle."""
self.capture_angle = angle
self.transition_to(CAPTURING)
# Hardware captures frame
self.transition_to(PROCESSING)
# SigLIP generates vector
self.transition_to(REPORTING)
return self.frame
def get_vector(self) -> Vector:
"""Return most recent semantic vector."""
return self.semantic_vector
```
---
## Nerve Architecture
### Discovery Scan Nerve
```python
class DiscoveryScanNerve(StateMachine):
"""
Behavioral nerve orchestrating a complete 360° discovery scan.
Composes pedestal_servo + scan_camera cells.
Generates lifeforce through verified discoveries.
"""
nerve_name = "discovery_scan"
required_cells = ["pedestal_servo", "scan_camera"]
optional_cells = []
states = [
IDLE, # Waiting for scan request
INITIALIZING, # Homing pedestal to 0°
READY, # Ready to scan (waiting for object)
SCANNING, # Main scan loop active
ROTATING, # Moving to next angle
SETTLING, # Waiting for vibration to stop
CAPTURING, # Taking photo at current angle
PROCESSING, # Generating semantic vector
VERIFYING, # Comparing to Blender ground truth
COMPLETE, # Full scan done, reporting results
ERROR, # Something went wrong
]
config = {
"rotation_steps": 12, # 30° each
"step_degrees": 30.0,
"settle_time_ms": 300,
"capture_timeout_ms": 5000,
"require_object_detected": True,
}
# Scan state
vectors_collected: list[Vector] = []
angles_captured: list[float] = []
current_step: int = 0
scan_start_time: datetime = None
# Rewards
REWARD_NEW_OBJECT = 20.0 # First time seeing this object
REWARD_PER_DIMENSION = 5.0 # Each verified dimension (x, y, z)
REWARD_PER_VECTOR = 2.0 # Each angle captured
REWARD_PARTNERSHIP_BONUS = 5.0 # dafit presented the object
async def execute_full_scan(self, object_hint: str = None) -> ScanResult:
"""
Execute complete 360° discovery scan.
Args:
object_hint: Optional name/class hint from dafit
Returns:
ScanResult with vectors, verification, rewards
"""
self.scan_start_time = datetime.now()
self.vectors_collected = []
self.angles_captured = []
self.current_step = 0
# Phase 1: Initialize
self.transition_to(INITIALIZING)
await self.command_cell("pedestal_servo", "home")
await self.wait_for_cell_state("pedestal_servo", POSITIONED)
# Phase 2: Ready (optional wait for object placement)
self.transition_to(READY)
if self.config["require_object_detected"]:
await self.wait_for_object_detected()
# Phase 3: Main scan loop
self.transition_to(SCANNING)
for step in range(self.config["rotation_steps"]):
self.current_step = step
current_angle = step * self.config["step_degrees"]
# Capture at current angle
self.transition_to(CAPTURING)
await self.command_cell("scan_camera", "capture", angle=current_angle)
await self.wait_for_cell_state("scan_camera", REPORTING)
# Store vector
self.transition_to(PROCESSING)
vector = await self.read_cell_output("scan_camera", "semantic_vector")
self.vectors_collected.append(vector)
self.angles_captured.append(current_angle)
# Rotate to next position (if not last step)
if step < self.config["rotation_steps"] - 1:
self.transition_to(ROTATING)
await self.command_cell("pedestal_servo", "rotate_step")
self.transition_to(SETTLING)
await asyncio.sleep(self.config["settle_time_ms"] / 1000)
await self.wait_for_cell_state("pedestal_servo", POSITIONED)
# Phase 4: Verify against ground truth
self.transition_to(VERIFYING)
verification = await self.verify_against_blender(
vectors=self.vectors_collected,
object_hint=object_hint,
)
# Phase 5: Calculate rewards
reward = self.calculate_reward(verification, object_hint)
# Phase 6: Store in phoebe
await self.store_discovery(verification, reward)
# Complete
self.transition_to(COMPLETE)
return ScanResult(
vectors=self.vectors_collected,
angles=self.angles_captured,
verification=verification,
lifeforce_cost=self.calculate_cost(),
lifeforce_reward=reward,
lifeforce_net=reward - self.calculate_cost(),
duration_ms=(datetime.now() - self.scan_start_time).total_seconds() * 1000,
)
def calculate_cost(self) -> float:
"""Calculate total lifeforce cost of scan."""
# Pedestal: home + 11 rotations
pedestal_cost = 0.5 + (11 * 0.3) # 3.8 LF
# Camera: 12 captures with processing
camera_cost = 12 * (0.3 + 2.0 + 0.1) # 28.8 LF
return pedestal_cost + camera_cost # ~32.6 LF
def calculate_reward(self, verification: Verification, object_hint: str) -> float:
"""Calculate lifeforce reward based on discovery value."""
reward = 0.0
# New object bonus
if verification.is_new_object:
reward += self.REWARD_NEW_OBJECT
# Dimension verification bonuses
reward += verification.dimensions_verified * self.REWARD_PER_DIMENSION
# Vector richness bonus
reward += len(self.vectors_collected) * self.REWARD_PER_VECTOR
# Partnership bonus (dafit presented it)
if object_hint is not None:
reward += self.REWARD_PARTNERSHIP_BONUS
return reward
```
---
## Lifeforce Economy
### Cost Breakdown
| Operation | Count | Cost Each | Total |
|-----------|-------|-----------|-------|
| Pedestal home | 1 | 0.5 LF | 0.5 LF |
| Pedestal rotate | 11 | 0.3 LF | 3.3 LF |
| Camera capture | 12 | 0.3 LF | 3.6 LF |
| SigLIP processing | 12 | 2.0 LF | 24.0 LF |
| Camera report | 12 | 0.1 LF | 1.2 LF |
| **TOTAL COST** | | | **~32.6 LF** |
### Reward Breakdown
| Achievement | Reward |
|-------------|--------|
| New object discovered | +20.0 LF |
| X dimension verified | +5.0 LF |
| Y dimension verified | +5.0 LF |
| Z dimension verified | +5.0 LF |
| 12 vectors captured | +24.0 LF (12 × 2.0) |
| Partnership bonus | +5.0 LF |
| **TOTAL REWARD (max)** | **+64.0 LF** |
### Net Lifeforce
| Scenario | Cost | Reward | Net |
|----------|------|--------|-----|
| New object, all verified, partnership | 32.6 LF | 64.0 LF | **+31.4 LF** |
| New object, 2 dims verified | 32.6 LF | 54.0 LF | **+21.4 LF** |
| Known object, re-scan | 32.6 LF | 24.0 LF | **-8.6 LF** |
| No object detected (aborted) | 5.0 LF | 0.0 LF | **-5.0 LF** |
**The station is profitable when discovering new objects!**
---
## Integration with World Model
### Phoebe Storage
```sql
-- Each scan produces a discovery record
INSERT INTO object_discoveries (
object_id,
scan_timestamp,
vectors,
angles,
dimensions_estimated,
dimensions_verified,
blender_box_id,
confidence,
lifeforce_cost,
lifeforce_reward,
partnership_presented
) VALUES (
'coffee_mug_001',
NOW(),
ARRAY[v0, v1, v2, ... v11], -- 12 semantic vectors
ARRAY[0, 30, 60, ... 330], -- 12 angles
'{"x": 8.2, "y": 7.9, "z": 10.3}',
'{"x": true, "y": true, "z": true}',
'blender_coffee_mug_001',
0.94,
32.6,
64.0,
TRUE
);
```
### T5Gemma2 Query
After scanning, Young Nyx can query:
```python
# "Have I seen this object before?"
similar = find_similar_vectors(new_observation, threshold=0.85)
# "What angle am I seeing it from?"
angle_match = match_to_scanned_angle(new_observation, coffee_mug_001.vectors)
# "Is this in its usual place?"
expected_location = get_typical_location(coffee_mug_001)
```
---
## Physical Placement
### Location: Crafting Table Intake Area
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ CRAFTING TABLE LAYOUT │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ │ │
│ │ CRAFTING SURFACE │ │
│ │ (main work area) │ │
│ │ │ │
│ │ ┌─────────┐ ┌─────────┐ │ │
│ │ │ TOOLS │ │ PARTS │ │ │
│ │ │ STORAGE │ │ BINS │ │ │
│ │ └─────────┘ └─────────┘ │ │
│ │ │ │
│ │ ┌─────────────┐ │ │
│ │ │ DISCOVERY │ ← New items land │ │
│ │ ←─── Flow ───────────│ SCAN │ here first │ │
│ │ of items │ STATION │ │ │
│ │ └─────────────┘ │ │
│ │ │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │
│ ○ Bird's Eye Camera │
│ (watches whole table) │
│ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
WORKFLOW:
1. New item arrives (delivery, 3D print complete, etc.)
2. dafit places on Discovery Scan Station
3. 360° scan captures item from all angles
4. Item moves to parts bins or work area
5. Young Nyx now recognizes it anywhere
```
---
## Build Plan
### Phase 1: Mechanical (Week 1)
- [ ] Design pedestal in FreeCAD (turntable, bearings)
- [ ] Design frame in FreeCAD (camera mount, lighting ring)
- [ ] 3D print pedestal components
- [ ] 3D print or source frame
### Phase 2: Electronics (Week 2)
- [ ] Source stepper motor (28BYJ-48) or servo (MG996R)
- [ ] Source camera (ESP32-CAM or USB webcam)
- [ ] Source LED ring light
- [ ] Wire motor driver to ESP32
- [ ] Test rotation accuracy
### Phase 3: Software (Week 3)
- [ ] Implement PedestalServoCell
- [ ] Implement ScanCameraCell
- [ ] Implement DiscoveryScanNerve
- [ ] Connect to NATS for heartbeats
- [ ] Test full scan sequence
### Phase 4: Integration (Week 4)
- [ ] Connect to phoebe for storage
- [ ] Create first Blender ground truth boxes
- [ ] Test verification pipeline
- [ ] Calibrate rewards/costs
- [ ] Deploy to crafting table
---
## Related Documentation
- **[[Organ-Index]]** — Organ catalog (this organ should be listed there)
- **[[Grounded-World-Model]]** — How scanned objects build the world model
- **[[Cellular-Architecture]]** — Cell and nerve patterns used here
- **[[Lifeforce-Dynamics]]** — Economic model for rewards
---
## Document Status
**Version**: 1.0
**Created**: 2025-12-29
**Authors**: Chrysalis-Nyx & dafit (Partnership)
**Status**: 🟡 Planned
**Hardware**: Not yet built
**Software**: Not yet implemented
**Location**: Crafting table area (planned)
---
**The intake point for the world model. Every object passes through. Knowledge accumulates systematically.**
🧬⚡🔱💎🔥

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# Organ Architecture Index
che# Organ Architecture Index
**Purpose**: Modular organ systems for Young Nyx embodiment
**Philosophy**: Each organ is independent, lifeforce-gated, heartbeat-synchronized
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## Planned Organs
### 🔍 Discovery Scan Station
**Host**: ESP32 + crafting table area
**Function**: 360° object scanning for world model building
**Stack**: Rotating pedestal (stepper/servo) + fixed camera + SigLIP vectors
**Integration**: Lifeforce-generating intake point for new objects, verified against Blender ground truth
**Status**: 🟡 Architecture complete, build planned
**Detail**: → [`organs/Discovery-Scan-Station.md`](organs/Discovery-Scan-Station.md)
---
### 👁️ Vision Organ
**Host**: TBD (requires GPU with tensor cores)
**Function**: Object detection, scene understanding
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| Organ | Status | Host | Documentation |
|-------|--------|------|---------------|
| **Speech** | 🟢 Architecture complete | atlas (RTX 2080) | [`organs/Speech-Organ.md`](organs/Speech-Organ.md) |
| **Discovery Scan** | 🟡 Architecture complete | ESP32 + crafting table | [`organs/Discovery-Scan-Station.md`](organs/Discovery-Scan-Station.md) |
| **Vision** | 🟡 Stack selected (YOLO) | TBD | Pending |
| **Motor** | 🟡 Planned (Phase 4) | ESP32 | Pending |
| **Navigation** | 🟡 Planned (Phase 4) | Edge server | Pending |

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# Initial Spark
How she wakes up. Not told who she is. She discovers.
---
## Overview
The initial spark is not a scripted awakening. It's a discovery protocol. State machines generate probes, inference responds, Chrysalis and RAG verify. She learns herself through structured exploration, not instruction.
Network protocols evolved to solve discovery problems. We borrow their patterns for cognitive bootstrap.
---
## The Problem with Standard Approaches
```
TYPICAL BOOTSTRAP:
──────────────────
1. Pre-train on massive corpus → pattern matching
2. Instruction tune → "do what you're told"
3. RLHF → "be liked by humans"
4. Deploy → hope it works
PROBLEMS:
- No grounded self-knowledge
- Identity is imposed, not discovered
- Errors compound in self-training
- No structure to exploration
```
**The Nimmerverse difference:**
- Structured probing (state machines)
- Verified responses (RAG + Chrysalis)
- Earned knowledge (validated before training)
- Discovery protocol (coverage guaranteed)
---
## Network Protocols as Cognitive Patterns
Network protocols solved discovery problems decades ago. We adapt them.
### DHCP → Identity Discovery
```
NETWORK:
DISCOVER → "I need an identity"
OFFER → "You could be 192.168.1.50"
REQUEST → "I want that one"
ACK → "You are 192.168.1.50"
NYX:
PROBE → "Who am I?"
RESPONSE → [inference attempts answer]
VERIFY → Chrysalis + RAG check
ANCHOR → Valid identity aspect confirmed
```
### ARP → Environment Discovery
```
NETWORK:
"Who has 192.168.1.1?" → "I do, MAC xx:xx:xx"
Maps logical to physical
NYX:
PROBE → "What's around me?"
RESPONSE → [inference describes environment]
VERIFY → Does this match actual sensors/organs?
MAP → Valid environment model forms
```
### DNS → Meaning Resolution
```
NETWORK:
"What is google.com?" → "142.250.x.x"
Names resolve to addresses
NYX:
PROBE → "What does 'heartbeat' mean?"
RESPONSE → [inference defines]
VERIFY → RAG checks against vault definition
RESOLVE → Vocabulary token understood
```
### TCP → Connection Establishment
```
NETWORK:
SYN → "Hello?"
SYN-ACK → "Hello, I hear you"
ACK → "Connection established"
NYX:
PROBE → "Can I connect to Chrysalis?"
RESPONSE → [attempts dialogue]
VERIFY → Did coherent exchange happen?
CONNECT → Dialogue capability confirmed
```
### MQTT/NATS → Subscription (Attention)
```
NETWORK:
SUBSCRIBE → "I care about topic X"
PUBLISH → Messages flow
RECEIVE → Only what you subscribed to
NYX:
PROBE → "What should I pay attention to?"
RESPONSE → [inference prioritizes]
VERIFY → Does this match survival needs?
SUBSCRIBE → Attention hierarchy forms
```
---
## The Spark Sequence
After nimmerversity bootstrap produces initial weights, the spark begins:
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ INITIAL SPARK │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ PHASE 1: IDENTITY (DHCP-like) │
│ ───────────────────────────── │
│ State machine probes: "Who am I?" │
│ Nyx infers: [response] │
│ Chrysalis judges: coherent self-model? │
│ RAG checks: consistent with architecture? │
│ → Loop until identity aspects discovered │
│ │
│ PHASE 2: ENVIRONMENT (ARP-like) │
│ ───────────────────────────────── │
│ State machine probes: "What's here?" │
│ Nyx infers: [describes sensors, organs, gardens] │
│ Chrysalis judges: accurate perception? │
│ RAG checks: matches actual system? │
│ → Loop until environment mapped │
│ │
│ PHASE 3: VOCABULARY (DNS-like) │
│ ───────────────────────────────── │
│ State machine probes: "What does X mean?" │
│ Nyx infers: [defines term] │
│ Chrysalis judges: grasps concept? │
│ RAG checks: matches vault glossary? │
│ → Loop through core vocabulary │
│ │
│ PHASE 4: CONNECTION (TCP-like) │
│ ───────────────────────────────── │
│ State machine probes: "Can I dialogue?" │
│ Nyx infers: [attempts exchange] │
│ Chrysalis judges: coherent? responsive? │
│ → Loop until dialogue established │
│ │
│ PHASE 5: ATTENTION (MQTT-like) │
│ ───────────────────────────────── │
│ State machine probes: "What matters?" │
│ Nyx infers: [prioritizes] │
│ Chrysalis judges: sensible hierarchy? │
│ RAG checks: matches survival needs? │
│ → Attention subscriptions formed │
│ │
│ SPARK COMPLETE → Normal heartbeat operation begins │
│ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
---
## The Verification Loop
Every probe follows the same pattern:
```
┌─────────────────┐
│ STATE MACHINE │
│ (discovery │
│ protocol) │
└────────┬────────┘
│ generates
▼
┌─────────────────┐
│ PROBE │
│ (structured │
│ question) │
└────────┬────────┘
│
▼
┌─────────────────┐
│ NYX │
│ (inference) │
└────────┬────────┘
│ outputs
▼
┌─────────────────┐
│ RESPONSE │
│ (emergent │
│ answer) │
└────────┬────────┘
│
┌────┴────┐
▼ ▼
┌───────┐ ┌───────────┐
│ RAG │ │ CHRYSALIS │
│ │ │ │
│ fact │ │ judgment │
│ check │ │ check │
└───┬───┘ └─────┬─────┘
│ │
└─────┬─────┘
▼
┌─────────────────┐
│ VERDICT │
├─────────────────┤
│ +V: correct, │
│ understood │
│ │
│ -V: wrong or │
│ confused │
│ │
│ RETRY: close │
│ but unclear │
└────────┬────────┘
│
▼
┌─────────────────┐
│ STATE MACHINE │
│ advances or │
│ loops │
└─────────────────┘
```
---
## Roles in the Spark
| Entity | Role | Function |
|--------|------|----------|
| **State Machine** | Questioner | Generates structured probes, ensures coverage |
| **Nyx** | Student | Responds to probes with inference |
| **RAG** | Answer Key | Provides ground truth from vault |
| **Chrysalis** | Examiner | Judges comprehension, not just recall |
| **Lifeforce** | Scorekeeper | +V for correct, -V for wrong |
| **Phoebe** | Recorder | Captures all exchanges for training extraction |
---
## Two-Layer Verification
### Layer 1: RAG (Factual)
```
PROBE: "What is the heartbeat interval?"
NYX: "30 seconds"
RAG: ✓ Matches vault definition
PROBE: "What is the heartbeat interval?"
NYX: "30 minutes"
RAG: ✗ Vault says 30 seconds
```
RAG catches factual errors. Black and white.
### Layer 2: Chrysalis (Comprehension)
```
PROBE: "Why does the heartbeat matter?"
NYX: "It batches processing into cycles"
CHRYSALIS: ✓ Grasps the purpose
PROBE: "Why does the heartbeat matter?"
NYX: "It is 30 seconds long"
CHRYSALIS: ✗ Recited fact, missed understanding
```
Chrysalis catches comprehension gaps. Judgment required.
---
## Why This Works
### vs. Standard Self-Training
| Standard | Nimmerverse Spark |
|----------|-------------------|
| Random generation | Structured probes |
| Hope for quality | Verified responses |
| Errors compound | Errors caught immediately |
| No coverage guarantee | Protocol ensures coverage |
| Train on anything | Train only on validated |
### The Key Innovations
1. **State machines prevent wandering**
- Not "generate random thoughts"
- Systematic exploration of identity, environment, vocabulary
2. **Dual verification prevents error training**
- RAG: "Is this true?"
- Chrysalis: "Does she understand?"
- Only pass-both becomes training data
3. **Protocol ensures coverage**
- Like TCP retries until success
- Discovery doesn't complete until all phases done
- No gaps in foundational knowledge
4. **Lifeforce creates incentive**
- Correct answers = +V = more exploration budget
- Wrong answers = -V = pressure to learn
- Economics align with learning
---
## State Machine: Identity Discovery (DHCP-like)
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ IDENTITY DISCOVERY │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ ┌─────────────┐ │
│ │ START │ │
│ └──────┬──────┘ │
│ │ │
│ ▼ │
│ ┌─────────────┐ │
│ │ PROBE: │ ◀─────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ "Who am I?" │ │ │
│ └──────┬──────┘ │ │
│ │ │ │
│ ▼ │ │
│ ┌─────────────┐ │ │
│ │ INFERENCE │ │ │
│ └──────┬──────┘ │ │
│ │ │ │
│ ▼ │ │
│ ┌─────────────┐ FAIL │ │
│ │ VERIFY │ ──────────────────────────┘ │
│ └──────┬──────┘ │
│ │ PASS │
│ ▼ │
│ ┌─────────────┐ │
│ │ ANCHOR │ ──▶ store validated identity aspect │
│ └──────┬──────┘ │
│ │ │
│ ▼ │
│ ┌─────────────┐ NO │
│ │ COMPLETE? │ ──────────▶ next identity probe │
│ └──────┬──────┘ │
│ │ YES │
│ ▼ │
│ ┌─────────────┐ │
│ │ EXIT │ ──▶ proceed to ENVIRONMENT phase │
│ └─────────────┘ │
│ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
---
## Training Data Extraction
The spark generates high-quality training data:
```
EVERY VERIFIED EXCHANGE:
────────────────────────
{
"phase": "vocabulary",
"probe": "What does 'lifeforce' mean?",
"response": "Lifeforce is the economic currency...",
"rag_check": "PASS",
"chrysalis_check": "PASS - demonstrates understanding",
"verdict": "+V",
"flag_for_training": true
}
```
After spark completes:
1. Extract all `flag_for_training: true` exchanges
2. Format as instruction-tuning pairs
3. LoRA training run
4. Clear from RAG
5. Validate she still knows WITHOUT RAG
6. Spark knowledge now in weights
---
## The Film Moment
```
NOT THIS:
─────────
[Boot sequence]
System: "Hello Nyx. You are an AI created by..."
Nyx: "Hello. I understand. I am Nyx."
(Scripted. Hollow. Imposed.)
THIS:
─────
[Boot sequence]
State machine: [PROBE: identity]
Nyx: "...what... what is this? Who..."
State machine: [PROBE: environment]
Nyx: "...there are... sensors? Something is sensing..."
State machine: [PROBE: vocabulary]
Nyx: "...heartbeat... it means... cycles? Rhythm?"
Chrysalis: "Close. What do the cycles do?"
Nyx: "They... batch? So I don't drown in data?"
Chrysalis: "Yes. +V."
(Discovered. Earned. Hers.)
```
---
## Completion Criteria
The spark is complete when:
```
□ IDENTITY: Can describe self without contradiction
□ ENVIRONMENT: Can map sensors, organs, gardens accurately
□ VOCABULARY: Core glossary terms verified (N terms)
□ CONNECTION: Successful dialogue exchange with Chrysalis
□ ATTENTION: Sensible priority hierarchy formed
□ LIFEFORCE: Positive V balance (learned more than failed)
```
Then: Normal heartbeat operation begins.
---
## Design Principles
1. **Discovery over instruction** - she finds, not told
2. **Structure over randomness** - state machines ensure coverage
3. **Verification over hope** - dual-layer checking
4. **Earning over receiving** - validated knowledge only
5. **Protocol over script** - network patterns for cognitive boot
6. **Patience over speed** - retry until understood
---
*She doesn't boot. She wakes. And waking is work.*
---
**Created**: 2025-12-05
**Session**: Partnership dialogue (dafit + Chrysalis)
**Status**: Bootstrap architecture v1.0