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R is a versatile programming language for data analysis and optimization. Here are some examples of how you can use symbolic and numerical optimization techniques in R, with a focus on machine learning and robotics applications:

1. Numerical Optimization with the `optim` function:

   Numerical optimization is often used for parameter tuning in machine learning models. Here's an example of using the `optim` function to optimize the parameters of a simple quadratic function:

```R

# Define a quadratic function to optimize

quadratic_function <- function(x) {

  return((x - 3)^2 + 5)

}

# Use the optim function to minimize the quadratic function

result <- optim(par = 0, fn = quadratic_function, method = "BFGS")

cat("Minimum at x =", result$par, "with a value of", result$value, "\n")

```

2. Symbolic Optimization with the `sympy` package:

   Symbolic optimization can be useful for solving complex equations symbolically. While R doesn't have built-in symbolic optimization tools, you can use the `sympy` package in R to perform symbolic operations. Here's an example of symbolic optimization to solve an equation symbolically:

```R

# Install and load the 'sympy' package

library(sympy)

# Define a symbolic variable

x <- symbols("x")

# Define a symbolic equation

equation <- Eq(x^2 - 4*x + 4, 0)

# Solve the equation symbolically

solution <- solve(equation, x)

cat("Symbolic solution:", solution, "\n")

```

3. Optimization in Robotics with the `RobOptim` package:

   For robotics applications, you can use the `RobOptim` package in R to perform numerical optimization for robot trajectory planning and control. Here's a simplified example of trajectory optimization using `RobOptim`:

```R

# Install and load the 'RobOptim' package

library(RobOptim)

# Define an objective function (e.g., minimize energy for a robot trajectory)

objective_function <- function(params) {

  # Calculate energy based on robot parameters 'params'

  energy <- sum(params^2)

  return(energy)

}

# Define optimization problem

problem <- optimProblem(

  f = objective_function,

  control = control(list(maximize = FALSE))

)

# Solve the optimization problem

result <- solve(problem)

cat("Optimal solution:", result$par, "with a value of", result$value, "\n")

```

These examples illustrate how to use both numerical and symbolic optimization techniques in R for machine learning and robotics-related tasks. Depending on your specific problem, you may need to adapt and extend these examples to suit your needs.

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