Algebraic notation close algebraic notationA series or system of written symbols used to represent numbers, amounts or elements in mathematics. is used to present information concisely.

Reflecting great advances from the last decade, including sensor-based planning, probabalistic planning, and localization and mapping, this text makes the mathematical underpinnings of robot motion ...

Before the 16th century, most math equations were written as metered verse. Thank god for graphic-design-inclined mathematicians.