Core trace objects
| Term | What it means | What it does in the runner | How to read it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lane | An anonymous actuator channel: L0–L7. |
Each lane has its own persistent trace state: energy, hold, inhibit, release, correct. | A lane is not a word. L5 means “actuator channel 5 became involved.” |
| Operation | A selector/control action such as INHIBIT, MERGE, RELEASE, CORRECT. |
Each operation has a fixed neuron pool. Walker contact with that pool increases operation pressure. | Operation names tell us what kind of control pressure the UTD layer is reading. |
| Command | A coactivation of one operation and one lane on the same tick. | Example: INHIBIT + L5 updates lane_inhibit[L5]. |
This is where “op touches lane” becomes trace physiology. |
| Trace | The persistent UTD-side motor-control state. | Carries values forward tick to tick with decay. | This is the internal motor posture before public output. |
| Witness | A released outward actuator mark. | Emitted only when release gate conditions are met. | A witness means the trace crossed from preparation into outward action. |